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Writing and Simplifying Ratio

In the ratio A:BA:BA:B, why does the order of the numbers matter?

A

It must list the smaller number first so the ratio is simplified.

B

It must place the larger number first, regardless of the wording in the question.

C

It must match the order of calculation used to find the two quantities.

D

It must match the order of words in the question (e.g. "apples to oranges").

Writing and Simplifying Ratio Flashcards

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Flashcards for CIE IGCSE Maths Writing and Simplifying Ratio, covering the key terms, formulae and methods you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended). 20 cards, matched to the CIE IGCSE Maths (0580) specification.

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