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Key Stage 3 Ratio and Proportion
Ratio and Fraction Links
Connect ratio notation to fractions, division and multiplicative comparison.
Key idea
Find the multiplier or unit amount, then apply the same proportional change to the value you need.
What you will learn
Use part to part confidently.
Use part to whole confidently.
Use fractions confidently.
Use multipliers confidently.
Success checklist
✓I can explain what ratio and fraction links means.
✓I can choose a suitable method without being told.
✓I can show clear working and check my answer.
Worked example
Share £40 in the ratio 3:5.
Step 1
There are 3 + 5 = 8 parts.
Step 2
Each part is £40 ÷ 8 = £5.
Step 3
The shares are 3 × £5 and 5 × £5.
Answer
£15 and £25
Quick practice
Question 1
Share £60 in the ratio 2:3.
Question 2
5 pens cost £3. Find the cost of 12 pens.
Question 3
Increase £80 by 15%.
Related resources
These are linked to the wider Ratio and Proportion topic for now.
Revision Sheet
Ratio and Proportion Quick Revision Sheet
A compact Ratio and Proportion summary with key facts, methods, reminders and common mistakes.
Exam QuestionsKS3 Ratio and Proportion Exam Question Pack
KS3 exam-style Ratio and Proportion questions with mixed practice, marks-style prompts and model answers.