Grade 6 · Year 7 · Class 6 · ages 11–12 · Ratio
Sharing in a ratio: Grade 6 practice
Splitting an amount of money in a given ratio. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to get one part, then multiply.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Share ₹216 in the ratio 2:7. The larger share is ₹
Answer: 168
Medium Share ₹416 in the ratio 1:7. The larger share is ₹
Answer: 364
Challenge Share ₹768 in the ratio 6:2. The smaller share is ₹
Answer: 192
More ways to practise sharing in a ratio
- Printable sharing in a ratio worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- All Grade 6 practice · Ratio worksheets
Related skills
- Simplifying ratios (Grade 6)
- The unitary method (Grade 6)
- Equivalent ratios (Grade 6)
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Sharing in a ratio: questions
What grade is sharing in a ratio?
It is usually taught in Grade 6 (Year 7 in England, Class 6 in India, ages 11–12), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a sharing in a ratio question look like?
For example: "Share ₹416 in the ratio 1:7. The larger share is ₹" The answer is 364. Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to get one part, then multiply.
What should I learn before and after sharing in a ratio?
Before it, try equivalent ratios (Grade 6). After it, move on to adding and subtracting negative numbers (Grade 6).
How can I get better at sharing in a ratio?
Add the parts of the ratio, divide the total by that number to get one part, then multiply. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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