Ratio Problems Flashcards

GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel) 1MA1

Ratio

A way of comparing two or more quantities, showing the relative sizes of the quantities.

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Ratio

A way of comparing two or more quantities, showing the relative sizes of the quantities.

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Simplifying a ratio

Divide all parts of the ratio by their highest common factor (HCF).

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Dividing a quantity in a ratio

Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total quantity by the sum of the parts, then multiply by each part of the ratio.

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Equivalent ratios

Ratios that represent the same relationship, found by multiplying or dividing all parts of the ratio by the same number.

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Scaling a ratio

Multiply or divide all parts of the ratio by the same number to scale it up or down.

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Ratio in simplest form

A ratio where the numbers have no common factors other than 1.

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Using ratios in recipes

Adjust the quantities of ingredients by scaling the ratio to match the required total amount.

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Converting ratios to fractions

Write each part of the ratio as a fraction of the total (e.g., for 2:3, write 2/5 and 3/5).

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Ratio and proportion

A relationship where two ratios are equal, often used to solve problems involving scaling or sharing.

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Unit ratio

A ratio where one part is reduced to 1 (e.g., 3:6 becomes 1:2).

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