Variables are in proportion if they have a constant multiplicative relationship.

A ratio shows the relative sizes of 2 or more values and allows you to compare a part with another part in a whole.

Determining the whole

Maths

The multiplicative relationship is extended in the future unit by considering percentages and the connections between multiplicative relationships and direct proportion. By building on a secure understanding of fractions and ratio, pupils can see their understanding of multiplicative relationships being extended.

In the prior unit, pupils generalised and developed their fluency of multiplying with fractions. In this unit, this understanding is extended to ratio and connections between ratios and fractions are explored.

Understanding multiplicative relationships: fractions and ratio

Write the ratio 3 to 5 using the correct notation.

What number is represented by the question mark in this bar model?

Sam and Aisha share some stickers in the ratio of 3 : 5.  Sam gets 45 stickers, how many stickers are there in total?

Laura, Jacob and Jun share some sweets in the ratio 5 : 8 : 3.  Jun gets 9 sweets, how many sweets are there in total?

Lucas is making necklaces with red, blue and white beads in the ratio 2 : 7 : 5. He uses 16 red beads. How many beads are on each necklace?

The lengths of the sides of a triangle are split in the ratio 3 : 8 : 7.  The longest side is 9.6 cm, what is the perimeter of the triangle?

Fill in the missing word: {{ }} are in proportion if they have a constant multiplicative relationship.

Share 189 in the ratio 2 : 7.  Which is a correct first step in solving this problem?

Izzy and Andeep share 189 stickers in the ratio of 2 : 7. How many stickers does Izzy get?

Share 132 in the ratio 4 : 6 : 1. What is the value of the largest share?

The ratio of flour to butter to sugar in a cookie recipe is 3 : 2 : 1. You want to make a giant cookie weighing 540 grams. How much flour will you need?

The perimeter of a triangle is 32.4 cm.  The sides are in the ratio 3 : 8 : 7.  How long is the longest side?

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