Mathematics·Ratio & Proportion·procedural
Dividing Quantities by Ratio
Divide a given quantity into two parts in a given part:part or part:whole ratio, and express the division as a fraction of the whole
Suggested ages 11–13
Evidence of understanding
- Share £60 between two people in the ratio 2:3 by finding the value of one part
- Express the result of sharing 24 sweets as 10 and 14 in ratio form as 5:7
- Solve problems involving three-part ratios (e.g. divide 180 in the ratio 1:2:3)
Assessment prompt
If £60 is shared between two people in the ratio 2:3, can Dividing Quantities by Ratio work out how much each person gets?
Standards alignment
6.RP.3US · ccss-math
Use Ratio and Rate Reasoning
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 6
KS3.Maths.Ratio.5GB · uk-nc-2013
Divide Quantities into Ratios
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3