Sum of parts

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Ratio Calculations.

Definition

The total value obtained by adding all the numbers in a ratio together, representing the entire quantity.

Exam Context

Sum of parts appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change, especially Ratio Calculations and Ratios as Fractions.

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change Ratio Calculations Ratios as Fractions

Found in Revision Notes

Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change

Ratios as Fractions

Ratio Calculations • Ratios as Fractions

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Related Key Terms

Denominator (ratio context)Fraction of the whole Ratio Total parts

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