Maths Ratio Proportion part 9 (Questions 3) CBSE Class 6 Mathematics VI

TL;DR

Learn how to calculate and divide pens based on given ratios, using the unitary method.

Transcript

hello friends this video on ratio and propulsion part 9 is brought to you by example comm no more fear from exam question number 6 divided 20 pens between Sheila and Sangeeta in the ratio of 3 is to 2 so n is a ratio does that mean Sheila should get 3 pens and Sangeeta should get two pens no that doesn't mean that that means that had there been a t... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥳 Ratios indicate the relative amounts or proportions of different items.
• 🥳 The unitary method is a useful approach for solving ratio problems.
• 🥳 Ratios can be simplified to their simplest form by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.

Questions & Answers

Q: How is the actual number of pens each person receives calculated in a ratio problem?

In a ratio problem, the actual number of items each person receives is calculated by multiplying their ratio value by the total number of items and dividing by the sum of the ratios.

Q: What is the unitary method?

The unitary method is a method of solving ratio problems by finding the value of one unit and then using that to find the value of the required number of units.

Q: Can ratios be simplified?

Yes, ratios can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their highest common factor.

Q: How is the total amount of money divided between individuals based on a ratio?

When dividing a total amount of money between individuals based on a ratio, the amount of money each individual would receive is calculated by multiplying their ratio value by the total amount of money.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video explains how to divide 20 pens between Sheila and Sangeeta in a ratio of 3:2. The actual number of pens they would each receive is calculated using the unitary method.

• Another example is given, where a mother wants to divide 36 rupees between her daughters Shreya and Bhoomika in a ratio of their ages. The ratio is simplified and the amount of money each daughter would receive is calculated.