Year 6 Ratio & Proportion
Simplify ratios; share amounts in a given ratio; use scale factors and interpret map scales.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Simplify the ratio 6:9.
- 1:3
- 2:3
- 3:4
- 2:6
Answer: 2:3. Divide both parts by their HCF (3): 6 ÷ 3 = 2, 9 ÷ 3 = 3. Simplified ratio: 2:3.
ProCompare and infer.
Sam and Mia share £45 in ratio 2:3. How much does MIA get?
- £27
- £18
- £15
- £22.50
Answer: £27. 5 parts; £45/5 = £9. Mia: 3 × £9 = £27.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A drink is made of squash and water in ratio 1:4. To make 1.5 litres of drink, how much SQUASH?
- 300 ml
- 375 ml
- 1,200 ml
- 150 ml
Answer: 300 ml. Total parts 5. 1.5L = 1500 ml. ÷ 5 = 300. Squash: 1 × 300.
Skills in this topic
- Simplifying RatiosPractise simplifying ratios within Ratio & Proportion for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Sharing In RatioPractise sharing in ratio within Ratio & Proportion for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- ProportionPractise proportion within Ratio & Proportion for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Map ScalesPractise map scales within Ratio & Proportion for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.
Frequently asked questions
- What is covered in Year 6 Ratio & Proportion?
- Simplify ratios; share amounts in a given ratio; use scale factors and interpret map scales. Key skills include Simplifying Ratios, Sharing In Ratio, Proportion, Map Scales.
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