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

The video tutorial explains a math problem from a 2017 exam, focusing on calculating the total number of students in a school given the ratio of boys to girls. The problem is broken down into steps: understanding the ratio, calculating the number of boys, and finding the total number of students. The tutorial also discusses the allocation of marks for each step, emphasizing the importance of correct calculations and order.

What is the ratio of boys to girls in the school?

How many girls are there in the school?

How do you calculate the total number of students in the school?

What calculation do you perform to find the number of boys?

What is the final total number of students in the school?