GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change: Ratio - Explained

The video tutorial explains a problem involving the ratio of adults to children in a theater, where each person is seated. It guides through calculating the total number of children and adults based on given ratios and seating information. The tutorial then calculates the percentage of seats occupied and concludes with advice on tackling similar problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding and organizing information step by step.

What was the ratio of adults to children in the theater?

• 3 to 1

• 5 to 2

• 2 to 5

• 4 to 3

If 3/4 of the children were seated in the stalls, how many were seated in the circle?

• 468

• 117

• 351

• 234

How many children were present in the theater?

• 234

• 468

• 1170

• 1638

Given the ratio, how many adults were present in the theater?

• 2600

• 1638

• 1170

• 468

What is the total number of seats occupied in the theater?

• 468

• 2600

• 1170

• 1638

What percentage of the seats were occupied?

• 75%

• 70%

• 63%

• 60%

Was the percentage of occupied seats more than 60%?

• Yes, because 63% is greater than 60%

• Yes, because 60% is greater than 63%

• No, because 63% is less than 60%

• No, because 60% is equal to 63%