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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

1.3Ratios, rates and proportions

Ratios, rates and proportions in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.3.1Simplify ratios and divide quantities in a given ratio.
  2. 1.3.2Solve problems on direct and inverse proportion, including by the unitary method.
  3. 1.3.3Calculate with rates such as speed and cost per unit.

Lessons

  • Rates and compound measures

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  • Ratio and proportion

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Sample question

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Ratios, rates and proportions: sample question

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Change a speed of 54 km/h54\ \text{km/h} into metres per second.

Answer in m/s.

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