Using a Ratio to Solve Problems

Year 8 Interactive Maths - Second Edition

Using a Ratio to Solve Problems

If the ratio of two quantities is known and one of the quantities is given, then the other quantity can be calculated.

Example 10

A company wants to reduce its operating cost in the ratio 2 : 3.
If the operating cost was $51000 last year, what would be its target cost?

Solution:

Study Another Topic in Chapter 6: Ratios

[ Comparing Quantities ] [ Finding the Ratio of Two Quantities ] [ Increasing or Decreasing a Quantity in a Given Ratio ] [ Using a Ratio to Solve Problems ] [ Dividing a Quantity in a Given Ratio ] [ Scale Drawings ] [ Problem Solving Unit ] [ Symbols ] [ Index ]

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