3.2.5

Part : Part Ratio

Test yourself

Part : Part Ratio

If three people (Amy, Bob and Cara) divide up £5400 in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4, how much money does each of them get?

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Find number of parts

  • If three people (Amy, Bob and Cara) divide up £5400 in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 then there are 9 parts in total.
    • 2 + 3 + 4 = 9
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Find value of each part and multiply

  • Each part is worth £5400 ÷ 9 = £600:
    • Amy gets 2 × £600 = £1200
    • Bob gets 3 × £600 = £1800
    • Cara gets 4 × £600 = £2400
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Checking

  • Check the result by adding these quantities and checking it is the same as the original.

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1Number

1.1Using Numbers

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1.3Powers & Roots

1.4Accuracy

2Algebra

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2.2Manipulating Algebra

2.3Proofs & Functions

2.4Straight Line Graphs

2.5Common Graphs

2.6Transformations & Tangents

2.7Properties of Graphs

2.8Solving Equations

2.9Inequalities

2.10Sequences

3Ratio

4Geometry

4.1Introduction to Geometry

4.2Triangles & Quadrilaterals

4.3Transformations

4.4Circle Basics

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5Probability

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