ratio Flashcards
1
Q
Dax and Lisa win £5oo between them. They agree to divide the money in the 2:3 ratio .
How much does each person receive?
A
Dax has £200 and Lisa has £300
2
Q
Amelia and Shabana win a sum of money, which they agree to share in the ratio 5:3.
If Amelia receives £150 , how much will Shabana receive?
A
Shabana receives = £90
3
Q
A necklace is made using gold and silver beads in the ratio 3:2 . If there are 80 beads in the necklace:
a) How many are gold?
b) How many are silver?
A
Gold beads = 42
Silver beads = 38
4
Q
If a 1:20 model boat is 15cm wide, how wide is the actual boat?
A
the actual boat = 300cm (or 3m )
5
Q
Jenny buys 15 felt-tip pens. It costs her £2.85. How much would 20 pens have cost?
A
The answer is £3.80
