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Key Stage 3 Ratio and Proportion

Ratio and Fraction Links

Connect ratio notation to fractions, division and multiplicative comparison.

Key idea

Find the multiplier or unit amount, then apply the same proportional change to the value you need.

What you will learn

Use part to part confidently.
Use part to whole confidently.
Use fractions confidently.
Use multipliers confidently.

Success checklist

I can explain what ratio and fraction links means.
I can choose a suitable method without being told.
I can show clear working and check my answer.

Worked example

Share £40 in the ratio 3:5.

Model method

Step 1

There are 3 + 5 = 8 parts.

Step 2

Each part is £40 ÷ 8 = £5.

Step 3

The shares are 3 × £5 and 5 × £5.

Answer

£15 and £25

Quick practice

Question 1

Share £60 in the ratio 2:3.

Question 2

5 pens cost £3. Find the cost of 12 pens.

Question 3

Increase £80 by 15%.

Related resources

These are linked to the wider Ratio and Proportion topic for now.

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