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How to Divide a Quantity in a Ratio
This section will explain to you what Ratio is. To pass your IGCSE GCSE Maths exam you need to understand Ratio and have to be able to work with Ratio. Can you alraedy answer the following question? If I divide 35 sweets between Ahmed and Hana in the ratio 2 : 5 (two to five), how many sweets will everybody receive? As with all maths questions but especially those involving Ratio, it is essential to read the question properly and identify what exactly is being asked. The following example maths questions will show you how to answer questions involving Ratio. Study the maths activities during your Maths Revision and learn step by step how to divide a quantity in a certain Ratio and pass your next maths exam.
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Well done! You understand what Ratio is and how to divide a quantity in a particular ratio. Do not stop revising with your maths however! Follow the link and learn more about direct proportion and inverse proportion. See you soon!!
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