GRADE 7 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 2

Ratios and Proportions

Equivalent ratios express the same relationship.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Equivalent ratios express the same relationship.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

3 pencils cost ₹18. Find cost of 5.

  1. Step 1: Each pencil costs 18 ÷ 3 = ₹6
  2. Step 2: 5 × 6.

Final answer: ₹30

PRACTISE YOURSELF

4 books cost ₹40. Cost of 7?

Show the answer

₹70

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