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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - Understand and apply the concepts of ratio and proportion to: simplify ratios, such as converting 20 : 30 : 40 to its simplest form of 2 : 3 : 4; divide a quantity according to a specified ratio; and utilize proportional reasoning in various contexts, including modifying recipes, interpreting map scales, and identifying the best value in a situation. - Ratio and proportion

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Ratio and proportion

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:16?.

  1. A.3:4
  2. B.4:3
  3. C.2:3
  4. D.1:2

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  • Topic focus: Ratio and proportion.
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  • Reasoning demand: reasoning.
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Dividing Apples

You have 48 apples that you want to divide between two friends in the ratio 3:5.

  1. a

    Calculate How many apples does each friend receive?

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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