IGCSE Maths Past Papers: Ratio & Proportion
Hub: IGCSE maths past papers — Cambridge & Edexcel.
Ratio and proportion questions are quick to score if you practise past paper wording (direct/inverse proportion, scale diagrams, currency).
High-yield subtopics
- Sharing in a ratio
- Percentage increase/decrease
- Direct and inverse proportion
- Exchange rates and best buy
Use number topic guide alongside dedicated ratio hunts.
Exam habit
Write first step (e.g. “total parts = 7”) before calculating — Edexcel awards method marks.
Frequently asked questions
Foundation ratio harder?
Use Foundation papers at your tier only.
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