Mathematics Department

Grade 6

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Worksheet ( 2 )

Dividing a Quantity in a Given Ratio

Q1) Divide 60 apples in the ratio of 2:3. How many apples does each group get?

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Q2) A sum of $120 is to be divided among three people in the ratio of 2:5:3. Calculate the
amount each person receives.

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Q3) A recipe calls for ingredients in the ratio of 4:2:1. If you have 28 grams of the first
ingredient, how much of the other two ingredients do you need?

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Q4) Divide 100 pencils in the ratio of 1:4:5. What is the quantity of pencils for each ratio?

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Q5) A classroom has 24 students. They are to be divided into groups in the ratio of 1:2:3 for
a project. How many students will be in each group?

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Q6) If a piece of land is to be divided among three siblings in the ratio of 3:7:5 and the total
area of the land is 450 square meters, how much land does each sibling get?

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Answers
Q1) Divide 60 apples in the ratio of 2:3.

■ Group 1 gets 24 apples.

■ Group 2 gets 36 apples.

Q2) A sum of $120 is to be divided among three people in the ratio of 2:5:3.

■ Person 1 receives $24.

■ Person 2 receives $60.

■ Person 3 receives $36.

Q3) A recipe calls for ingredients in the ratio of 4:2:1 with 28 grams of the first
ingredient.

■ The second ingredient needs 8 grams.

■ The third ingredient needs 4 grams.

Q4) Divide 100 pencils in the ratio of 1:4:5.

■ For the ratio of 1, 10 pencils.

■ For the ratio of 4, 40 pencils.

■ For the ratio of 5, 50 pencils.

Q5) A classroom has 24 students divided into groups in the ratio of 1:2:3.

■ Group 1 has 4 students.

■ Group 2 has 8 students.

■ Group 3 has 12 students.

Q6) If a piece of land is to be divided among three siblings in the ratio of 3:7:5 and
the total area is 450 square meters.

■ Sibling 1 gets 90 square meters.

■ Sibling 2 gets 210 square meters.

■ Sibling 3 gets 150 square meters.