Worksheets · Foundation and Higher

Sharing quantities and equivalent ratios

3 exam-style questions. Answers and the mark for each step are on the last page.

1. Question 1Non-calculator · 4 marks

   Answer each part without a calculator.

   (a) Kim and Leo share £40 in the ratio $3 : 5$. Work out how much Kim gets. (2)

   (b) $3$ pens cost £1.80. Work out the cost of $5$ of these pens. (2)
2. Question 2Non-calculator · 3 marks

   (a) A drink contains concentrate and water in the ratio 2 : 7. There are 450 ml of drink. How much more water must be added to make the ratio 1 : 5? (3)
3. Question 3Non-calculator · 3 marks

   (a) A box contains only red and blue counters in the ratio 3 : 7. After 12 red counters are removed, the ratio is 1 : 3. Work out the original total number of counters. You must show your working. (3)