Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q10
10 There are 24 red counters and 40 blue counters in a bag.
Write down the ratio of the number of red counters to the number of blue counters in the bag.
Give your ratio in its simplest form. (2)
| Answer | Mark | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 3 : 5 | M1 | for 24 : 40 or for any ratio equivalent to 24 : 40 or 5 : 3 |
| A1 | for 3 : 5 |
Additional guidance
Accept 3 : 5 in the form \(n : 1\), eg 0.6 : 1 or \(1 : n\), eg 1 : 1.66(..)