Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Ratio and proportion

Ratio and proportion — practice question

For a jigsaw puzzle, the edge pieces and the inside pieces are in the ratio $3 : 22$.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the puzzle’s total number of pieces.

(a(ii))[1]

Find what percentage of all the pieces are edge pieces.

(a(iii))[2]

Work out the amount of time Anjum spent on the puzzle.

(b)[3]

Calculate the puzzle’s original price.

(c)[3]

Work out the puzzle’s length.

(d(i))[1]

Change $6610\text{ cm}^2$ to $\text{m}^2$.

(d(ii))[3]

Calculate the profit percentage.

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