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Ratio and Proportion — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

Summary of Ratio and Proportion for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics. Part of the ICSE Class 6 Mathematics syllabus. In this chapter, we learn about comparing.

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Overview

In this chapter, we learn about comparing quantities using ratios and proportions. We often compare things in daily life — like the cost of items, the number of boys and girls in a class, or the weight of objects. Instead of just saying one thing is more or less than another, we use ratios to show h

Key Concepts

A ratio compares two quantities

A ratio compares two quantities of the same kind and unit by division. It is written as a:b or a/b. For example, the ratio of 3 pens to 5 pens is 3:5.

When two ratios are equal

When two ratios are equal, they are said to be in proportion. For example, 2:3 = 4:6, so they are in proportion. This is written as 2:3 :: 4:6. In a p

The unitary method involves finding

The unitary method involves finding the value of one unit first, then using it to find the value of the required number of units. For example, if 5 pe

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and use of ratio
  • Simplify ratios and express them in lowest terms
  • Compare quantities using ratios
  • Divide a quantity in a given ratio
  • Understand and identify proportions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Ratio and Proportion for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Ratio and Proportion include Understanding Ratio, Simplifying and Converting Ratios, Proportion and Unitary Method. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Ratio and Proportion for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 107 practice questions on Ratio and Proportion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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