Year 5 Ratio & Proportion
Simplify ratios, scale recipes, and share a total in a given ratio.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Simplify 6 : 9.
- 2 : 3
- 3 : 2
- 6 : 9
- 1 : 3
Answer: 2 : 3. Divide both by HCF 3.
ProCompare and infer.
3 apples cost 60p. Cost of 5 apples?
- 100p
- 80p
- 120p
- 60p
Answer: 100p. Unit rate.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Why isn't a ratio of 2:3 the same as the fraction 2/3?
- 2:3 = part:part; 2/3 = part:whole.
- They are the same.
- Ratios are bigger.
- Random.
Answer: 2:3 = part:part; 2/3 = part:whole.. Different meaning.
Skills in this topic
- Simplify RatioPractise simplify ratio within Ratio & Proportion for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Scale Ratio From One SidePractise scale ratio from one side within Ratio & Proportion for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Share In RatioPractise share in ratio within Ratio & Proportion for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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- What is covered in Year 5 Ratio & Proportion?
- Simplify ratios, scale recipes, and share a total in a given ratio. Key skills include Simplify Ratio, Scale Ratio From One Side, Share In Ratio.
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