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Secondary 2 Mathematics Numbers Ratio Proportion Quiz
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Secondary 2 Mathematics Quiz - Numbers Ratio Proportion
Answer Key
Section A: Short Answer Questions
1. Express the ratio 45 : 75 in its simplest form.
Answer: 3 : 5
Working: HCF of 45 and 75 = 15 45 ÷ 15 = 3, 75 ÷ 15 = 5 Ratio = 3 : 5
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding HCF or dividing both by common factor
- A1: Correct simplified ratio 3 : 5
2. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4 : 5. If there are 20 boys, how many girls are there?
Answer: 25 girls
Working: 4 parts = 20 1 part = 20 ÷ 4 = 5 5 parts = 5 × 5 = 25
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding the value of 1 part (20 ÷ 4 = 5)
- A1: Correct answer 25
3. Divide $360 in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. Find the largest share.
Answer: $160
Working: Total parts = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 1 part = 360 ÷ 9 = 40 Largest share = 4 × 40 = $160
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding total parts and value of 1 part (360 ÷ 9 = 40)
- A1: Correct answer $160
4. A map has a scale of 1 : 25 000. The distance between two towns on the map is 6 cm. Find the actual distance in kilometres.
Answer: 1.5 km
Working: Actual distance = 6 × 25 000 = 150 000 cm 150 000 cm = 150 000 ÷ 100 000 = 1.5 km
[2 marks]
- M1: Multiplying map distance by scale (6 × 25 000 = 150 000 cm)
- A1: Correct conversion to km (1.5 km)
5. A recipe for 4 people requires 300 g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?
Answer: 750 g
Working: Flour per person = 300 ÷ 4 = 75 g For 10 people = 75 × 10 = 750 g
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding amount per person (300 ÷ 4 = 75)
- A1: Correct answer 750 g
Section B: Structured Questions
6. The ratio of the ages of Amir and Ben is 3 : 5. The sum of their ages is 48 years.
(a) Amir's age
Answer: 18 years
Working: Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8 1 part = 48 ÷ 8 = 6 Amir's age = 3 × 6 = 18 years
(b) Ben's age
Answer: 30 years
Working: Ben's age = 5 × 6 = 30 years
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding value of 1 part (48 ÷ 8 = 6)
- A1: Both answers correct (18 and 30)
7. A car travels 240 km in 3 hours at a constant speed.
(a) Distance in 5 hours
Answer: 400 km
Working: Speed = 240 ÷ 3 = 80 km/h Distance in 5 hours = 80 × 5 = 400 km
(b) Time to travel 400 km
Answer: 5 hours
Working: Time = 400 ÷ 80 = 5 hours
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding speed (240 ÷ 3 = 80 km/h)
- A1: Both answers correct (400 km and 5 hours)
8. The mass of a metal rod varies directly as its length. A rod of length 2.5 m has a mass of 15 kg.
(a) Equation connecting m and l
Answer: m = 6l
Working: m = kl 15 = k × 2.5 k = 15 ÷ 2.5 = 6 Equation: m = 6l
(b) Mass of rod of length 4 m
Answer: 24 kg
Working: m = 6 × 4 = 24 kg
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding k correctly (k = 6)
- A1: Both answers correct (m = 6l and 24 kg)
9. A sum of money is shared among Alice, Bob, and Carol in the ratio 2 : 5 : 8. If Carol receives $96 more than Alice, find the total sum of money.
Answer: $240
Working: Difference in parts between Carol and Alice = 8 − 2 = 6 parts 6 parts = 240
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding difference in parts (8 − 2 = 6) and value of 1 part (96 ÷ 6 = 16)
- A1: Correct answer $240
10. The scale of a plan is 1 : 500. A rectangular room on the plan measures 4 cm by 6 cm.
(a) Actual dimensions
Answer: 20 m by 30 m
Working: Actual length = 4 × 500 = 2000 cm = 20 m Actual width = 6 × 500 = 3000 cm = 30 m
(b) Actual area
Answer: 600 m²
Working: Area = 20 × 30 = 600 m²
[2 marks]
- M1: Converting both dimensions correctly to metres
- A1: Both answers correct (20 m × 30 m and 600 m²)
11. A machine produces 480 bottles in 6 hours. How many bottles will it produce in 15 hours at the same rate?
Answer: 1200 bottles
Working: Rate = 480 ÷ 6 = 80 bottles per hour In 15 hours = 80 × 15 = 1200 bottles
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding rate (480 ÷ 6 = 80)
- A1: Correct answer 1200 bottles
12. The ratio of the number of red marbles to blue marbles is 7 : 4. After adding 12 blue marbles, the ratio becomes 7 : 8. Find the original number of red marbles.
Answer: 21 red marbles
Working: Original ratio R : B = 7 : 4 New ratio R : B = 7 : 8 Red marbles unchanged, so compare blue parts: Increase in blue parts = 8 − 4 = 4 parts 4 parts = 12 marbles 1 part = 12 ÷ 4 = 3 Original red marbles = 7 × 3 = 21
[2 marks]
- M1: Recognising red unchanged, finding increase in blue parts (8 − 4 = 4) and 1 part = 3
- A1: Correct answer 21
13. A map has a scale of 1 : 40 000. Two towns are 15 cm apart on the map.
(a) Actual distance
Answer: 6 km
Working: Actual distance = 15 × 40 000 = 600 000 cm 600 000 cm = 600 000 ÷ 100 000 = 6 km
(b) Scale of second map
Answer: 1 : 200 000
Working: Actual distance = 6 km = 600 000 cm Map distance = 3 cm Scale = 3 : 600 000 = 1 : 200 000
[2 marks]
- M1: Correct conversion to km for part (a); correct method for scale in part (b)
- A1: Both answers correct (6 km and 1 : 200 000)
14. The cost of printing is directly proportional to the number of pages. It costs $18 to print 120 pages.
(a) Cost of printing 200 pages
Answer: $30
Working: Cost per page = 18 ÷ 120 = 30
(b) Number of pages for $27
Answer: 180 pages
Working: Number of pages = 27 ÷ 0.15 = 180 pages
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding cost per page (18 ÷ 120 = $0.15)
- A1: Both answers correct ($30 and 180 pages)
15. A piece of wire of length 120 cm is cut into two pieces in the ratio 3 : 5. Each piece is bent to form a square.
(a) Side length of smaller square
Answer: 11.25 cm (or 45/4 cm)
Working: Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8 Length of smaller piece = (3/8) × 120 = 45 cm Side of smaller square = 45 ÷ 4 = 11.25 cm
(b) Ratio of areas
Answer: 9 : 25
Working: Length of larger piece = (5/8) × 120 = 75 cm Side of larger square = 75 ÷ 4 = 18.75 cm Area of smaller square = 11.25² = 126.5625 cm² Area of larger square = 18.75² = 351.5625 cm² Ratio = 126.5625 : 351.5625 = 9 : 25 (Alternatively, since side ratio = 3 : 5, area ratio = 3² : 5² = 9 : 25)
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding lengths of both pieces and side lengths of squares
- A1: Both answers correct (11.25 cm and 9 : 25)
Section C: Problem-Solving Questions
16. Three friends, David, Eve, and Farah, share a sum of money. David receives 2/5 of the total. Eve receives 1/3 of the remainder. Farah receives $240.
(a) Fraction Eve receives
Answer: 1/5
Working: David receives 2/5, so remainder = 1 − 2/5 = 3/5 Eve receives 1/3 × 3/5 = 1/5 of the total
(b) Fraction Farah receives
Answer: 2/5
Working: Farah's fraction = 1 − 2/5 − 1/5 = 2/5
(c) Total sum of money
Answer: $600
Working: Farah receives 2/5 of total = 120 Total = 5 × 120 = $600
[2 marks]
- M1: Correct method for finding Eve's and Farah's fractions
- A1: All three answers correct (1/5, 2/5, $600)
17. The speed of a car is inversely proportional to the time taken for a fixed journey. When the speed is 60 km/h, the time taken is 2.5 hours.
(a) Time when speed is 75 km/h
Answer: 2 hours
Working: Speed × Time = constant Constant = 60 × 2.5 = 150 At 75 km/h: Time = 150 ÷ 75 = 2 hours
(b) Speed when time is 3 hours
Answer: 50 km/h
Working: Speed = 150 ÷ 3 = 50 km/h
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding the constant (60 × 2.5 = 150)
- A1: Both answers correct (2 hours and 50 km/h)
18. A bag contains red, blue, and green tokens. The ratio of red to blue tokens is 5 : 3. The ratio of blue to green tokens is 2 : 1.
(a) Ratio R : B : G
Answer: 10 : 6 : 3
Working: R : B = 5 : 3 = 10 : 6 (multiply by 2) B : G = 2 : 1 = 6 : 3 (multiply by 3) R : B : G = 10 : 6 : 3
(b) Number of green tokens
Answer: 24
Working: Total parts = 10 + 6 + 3 = 19 1 part = 120 ÷ 19 = 6.315...
Wait — let me recalculate: Total parts = 10 + 6 + 3 = 19 1 part = 120 ÷ 19 ≈ 6.32
This doesn't give a whole number. Let me adjust the question context — the total should be divisible by 19. Let me use 114 tokens instead, or adjust the ratio.
Actually, let me recalculate with total = 120: 19 parts = 120 1 part = 120/19 ≈ 6.32 — not a whole number.
Let me revise: I'll use total = 114 tokens. 19 parts = 114 1 part = 6 Green = 3 × 6 = 18
I need to fix the question. Let me use total = 114 tokens.
Revised Answer for 18(b): 18 green tokens (assuming total = 114)
Working: Total parts = 10 + 6 + 3 = 19 1 part = 114 ÷ 19 = 6 Green tokens = 3 × 6 = 18
[2 marks]
- M1: Correctly combining ratios to get 10 : 6 : 3
- A1: Correct combined ratio and correct number of green tokens
19. A recipe for 6 servings requires 450 g of rice, 200 ml of coconut milk, and 3 eggs.
(a) Rice for 15 servings
Answer: 1125 g
Working: Rice per serving = 450 ÷ 6 = 75 g For 15 servings = 75 × 15 = 1125 g
(b) Servings from 8 eggs
Answer: 16 servings
Working: Eggs per serving = 3 ÷ 6 = 0.5 eggs per serving From 8 eggs: 8 ÷ 0.5 = 16 servings
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding amount per serving for rice and eggs
- A1: Both answers correct (1125 g and 16 servings)
20. Two towns, P and Q, are 210 km apart. Car A travels from P to Q at 70 km/h. Car B travels from Q to P at 56 km/h. They start at the same time.
(a) Time to meet
Answer: 1 hour 40 minutes (or 5/3 hours)
Working: Combined speed = 70 + 56 = 126 km/h Time to meet = 210 ÷ 126 = 5/3 hours = 1 hour 40 minutes
(b) Distance from town P
Answer: 116⅔ km (or 350/3 km)
Working: Distance from P = 70 × 5/3 = 350/3 = 116⅔ km
[2 marks]
- M1: Finding combined speed (70 + 56 = 126) and time (210 ÷ 126 = 5/3)
- A1: Both answers correct (1 hr 40 min and 116⅔ km)
End of Answer Key