Proportional division

Divide a total in a given ratio and check the sum and relative sizes of the parts.

Meaning

Proportional division splits a total according to the numbers of shares specified by the ratio's terms.

Example

Splitting 35,000 won in the ratio 2:5 gives 7 shares of 5,000 won each: 10,000 won and 25,000 won.In a 2:5 division, the first part is of the whole, not

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Scope and references

Topics

Dividing a total in a given ratio

Learning goal

Divide a total in a given ratio and check the sum and relative sizes of the parts.

Helpful background

Explore the number of shares represented by a ratio and dividing a whole.

Proportional allocation

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