GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Writing and Simplifying Ratio Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Writing and Simplifying Ratio, with full model answers. Covers writing ratios and simplifying them, including units.
Writing and Simplifying 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 Writing and Simplifying Ratio
Writing and Simplifying 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
- Simplifying Divide by the highest common factor.
- Units Convert to the same units first.
- 1 : n form Divide both parts by the first.
Common mistakes in Writing and Simplifying Ratio
- Not converting units.
- Writing the ratio in the wrong order.
Try two Writing and Simplifying Ratio exam-style questions
1. Simplify 24 : 36. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
2 : 3
2. Write 40 cm : 2 m in simplest form. (2 marks)
Show the mark scheme answer
1 : 5
Writing and Simplifying Ratio FAQs
Which exam boards include Writing and Simplifying Ratio?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Writing and Simplifying Ratio in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 3+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation tier papers.
How should I use these Writing and Simplifying Ratio questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
