Ratio and proportion

There are 112 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Ratio and proportion
Temperature
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Temperature

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Is there a temperature at which Celsius and Fahrenheit readings are the same?
Fractions Rectangle
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Fractions Rectangle

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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The large rectangle is divided into a series of smaller quadrilaterals and triangles. Can you untangle what fractional part is represented by each of the ten numbered shapes?
Ratios and Dilutions
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Ratios and Dilutions

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Scientists often require solutions which are diluted to a particular concentration. In this problem, you can explore the mathematics of simple dilutions
Mixing Lemonade
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Mixing Lemonade

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Can you work out which drink has the stronger flavour?
Shepherd's Flock
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Shepherd's Flock

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Does Joseph have too many sheep in his flock...
Diamonds aren't forever
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Diamonds aren't forever

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Ever wondered what it would be like to vaporise a diamond? Find out inside...
Gassy information
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Gassy information

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Do each of these scenarios allow you fully to deduce the required facts about the reactants?
Eudiometry
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Eudiometry

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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When a mixture of gases burn, will the volume change?
Reductant ratios
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Reductant ratios

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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What does the empirical formula of this mixture of iron oxides tell you about its consituents?