GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Sharing in a Ratio Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Sharing in a Ratio, with full model answers. Covers dividing amounts in a given ratio.
Sharing in a Ratio exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Sharing in a Ratio
Sharing in a Ratio is a Grade 3+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Total parts Add the ratio parts.
- One part Divide the amount by the total parts.
- Difference problems Use the difference in parts.
Common mistakes in Sharing in a Ratio
- Dividing by one part instead of the total.
- Using the wrong order.
Try two Sharing in a Ratio exam-style questions
1. Share £60 in the ratio 2 : 3. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
£24 and £36
2. A and B share money 3 : 5. B gets £20 more. How much does A get? (2 marks)
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£30
Sharing in a Ratio FAQs
Which exam boards include Sharing in a Ratio?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Sharing in a Ratio in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Sharing in a Ratio questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
