Ratio Word Problems GCSE Maths
Ratio word problems are common in GCSE Maths exams and require careful reading and logical thinking.
Important Ratio Skills
- Splitting amounts using ratios
- Finding one part correctly
- Using proportional reasoning
- Checking answers logically
Exam tip: Add the ratio parts first before finding the value of one part.
Common mistake: Dividing by the wrong total number of ratio parts.
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