GCSE Ratio Word Problems Foundation

Ratio Word Problems | Foundation | GCSE Maths | No Calculator | Printable PDF

This resource provides a structured set of 20 GCSE-style word problems on ratio, designed for Foundation level students. This worksheet is non-calculator and focuses on building confidence with core ratio skills.

The worksheet begins with straightforward questions, such as finding fractions from ratios, and gradually progresses to sharing quantities, finding missing values, simplifying ratios, and interpreting ratios in real-life contexts. The final questions introduce slightly more structured multi-step problems to support progression.

Each question is accompanied by clear, step-by-step explanations, making this resource suitable for independent learning as well as classroom use.

This resource is ideal for:

• Homework assignments
• Revision and exam preparation
• Classroom practice
• End-of-topic assessment

Skills covered:

• Sharing quantities in a ratio
• Finding parts and totals from a ratio
• Simplifying ratios
• Working with three-part ratios
• Interpreting ratios in context
• Reasoning with ratios

What’s included:

• Printable student worksheet (questions only)
• Separate worksheet with fully worked solutions

This resource is designed to support students in developing a strong foundation in ratio before progressing to more advanced problem-solving.