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Part : part ratio — AQA GCSE Mathematics Definition | GradeGen

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Part : part ratio

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Part : part ratio

Definition

A ratio comparing one share with another share; neither number represents the total.

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification R5 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

In general, to divide a total in a part : part ratio, add the ratio numbers to find the number of equal parts. Divide the total by that number, then multiply by each ratio number to find the shares.
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