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Topic: Ratio and Proportion (Foundation - Unit 1)

Specification References: N3.3 N3.3 Solve problems involving ratio and proportion, including the unitary method of solution.

Candidates should be able to:

• use ratio and proportion to solve statistical and number problems

Notes

This is part of the core number work required across all units.
Candidates should note that division in a given ratio is assessed in Unit 2 only.

Candidates may use the unitary method, scaling, multiplying by a fraction or any other valid method.

Examples

1. Jen and Kim pay for a present for their mum in the ratio 7 : 9.
   Jen pays £21.
   How much did the present cost?

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