Share in a ratio
- Add the ratio parts.
- Divide the total by the number of parts.
- Multiply by each part.
Answer: £30 in 2:3 gives £12 and £18
⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates
Sharing in a ratio
Learn sharing in a ratio with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Sharing in a ratio is part of ratio & proportion and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- For ratio sharing, add parts first, then find one part.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise sharing in a ratio until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
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2. Visual
Sharing in a ratio learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Sharing in a ratio
- Learn the rule: For ratio sharing, add parts first, then find one part.
- Worked model: Add the ratio parts. Divide the total by the number of parts. Multiply by each part.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
Share £40 in the ratio 3:5. What is the larger share?
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Sharing in a ratio
BackFor ratio sharing, add parts first, then find one part.
FrontExample answer: Share £40 in the ratio 3:5. What is the larger share?
Back3 + 5 = 8 parts. £40 ÷ 8 = £5 per part. Larger share = 5 × £5 = £25.
FrontCommon check for Sharing in a ratio
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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