Word Problems: Real-world Applications of Dividing Fractions

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focusing on applying dividing fractions to real-world word problems. Designed to develop problem solving and procedural skills for GCSE Higher students.

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Word Problems: Real-world Applications of Dividing Fractions

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Grade GCSE Higher
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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A recipe requires  of a cup of sugar. If you only have a  cup measure, how many  cups of sugar are needed? Calculate your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
A swimmer completes  of a lap in 1 minute. How long would it take them to complete 3 laps?
[3 marks]
3.
A factory produces  of a thousand units each day. How many units does it produce in 2  days?
[2 marks]
4.
A cyclist rides  of a mile in 10 minutes. How many miles does the cyclist cover in 1 hour?
[3 marks]
5.
A container has  of a litre of juice. If you pour out  of a litre, how much juice is left?
[2 marks]
6.
A car uses  of a litre of fuel every 15 miles. How far can it go on 1 litre?
[3 marks]
7.
A worker completes  of a task in 2 hours. How long will it take to complete the entire task?
[2 marks]
8.
A recipe needs  of a teaspoon of salt per serving. How many teaspoons are needed for 8 servings?
[3 marks]
9.
A marathon runner completes  of the race in the first 2 hours. How much of the race remains?
[2 marks]
10.
A farmer harvests  of his crops each week. How many weeks will it take to harvest all his crops if he has 1500 units?
[4 marks]
11.
A model airplane requires  of a tube of glue for assembly. If you have 3  tubes, how many airplanes can you build?
[2 marks]
12.
Common mistake: A student divides  by  and gets . Identify the mistake and correct it.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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