Rule of Three Worksheets for KS2

Free printable practice sheets with answer keys (Ages 7-11)

Download free printable worksheets to practice the rule of three! These worksheets are designed especially for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11) and include answer keys for teachers and parents.

📝 Easy Level Worksheets

Easy - Year 3-4

Worksheet 1: Simple Shopping Problems

Practice with simple shopping scenarios using whole numbers. Perfect for beginners!

Includes: 10 problems about buying sweets, toys, and books

Worksheet 1: Easy Problems

  1. If 2 sweets cost 10p, how much do 5 sweets cost? Answer: _____
  2. If 3 apples cost 90p, how much do 6 apples cost? Answer: _____
  3. If 4 books cost £8, how much do 7 books cost? Answer: _____
  4. If 5 pencils cost 50p, how much do 8 pencils cost? Answer: _____
  5. If 2 toys cost £6, how much do 5 toys cost? Answer: _____
  6. If 3 packets cost 60p, how much do 9 packets cost? Answer: _____
  7. If 4 stickers cost 80p, how much do 10 stickers cost? Answer: _____
  8. If 6 balloons cost £3, how much do 8 balloons cost? Answer: _____
  9. If 3 comics cost £9, how much do 7 comics cost? Answer: _____
  10. If 5 erasers cost 75p, how much do 12 erasers cost? Answer: _____

Answer Key:

  1. 25p
  2. £1.80
  3. £14
  4. 80p
  5. £15
  6. £1.80
  7. £2.00
  8. £4
  9. £21
  10. £1.80

📝 Medium Level Worksheets

Medium - Year 5

Worksheet 2: Cooking and Sharing Problems

Practice with cooking recipes and sharing scenarios. Slightly more challenging!

Includes: 12 problems about recipes, sharing, and time

Worksheet 2: Medium Problems

  1. If 3 cups of flour make 12 cookies, how many cups are needed for 20 cookies? Answer: _____
  2. If 4 children share 16 sweets equally, how many sweets do 7 children get? Answer: _____
  3. If 2 glasses of juice need 6 oranges, how many oranges are needed for 8 glasses? Answer: _____
  4. If 5 children need 15 paintbrushes, how many paintbrushes do 9 children need? Answer: _____
  5. If 3 pizzas need 2 cups of cheese, how many cups are needed for 10 pizzas? Answer: _____
  6. If 4 children plant 12 trees, how many trees will 9 children plant? Answer: _____
  7. If 6 blocks make 2 towers, how many blocks are needed for 5 towers? Answer: _____
  8. If 3 children eat 9 slices of cake, how many slices will 8 children eat? Answer: _____
  9. If 2 dogs need 8 treats, how many treats do 5 dogs need? Answer: _____
  10. If 4 flower pots have 16 flowers, how many flowers are in 7 pots? Answer: _____
  11. If 2 children colour 8 pages, how many pages will 6 children colour? Answer: _____
  12. If 5 children need 20 stickers, how many stickers do 8 children need? Answer: _____

Answer Key:

  1. 5 cups
  2. 28 sweets
  3. 24 oranges
  4. 27 paintbrushes
  5. 6.67 cups (or 6 and 2/3 cups)
  6. 27 trees
  7. 15 blocks
  8. 24 slices
  9. 20 treats
  10. 28 flowers
  11. 24 pages
  12. 32 stickers

📝 Hard Level Worksheets

Hard - Year 6

Worksheet 3: Advanced Problems

Challenge yourself with more complex problems involving time, distance, and multiple steps!

Includes: 15 challenging problems

Worksheet 3: Hard Problems

  1. If Tom runs 3 laps in 9 minutes, how long will it take him to run 7 laps? Answer: _____
  2. If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, how far will it travel in 5 hours? Answer: _____
  3. If Sarah swims 5 laps in 15 minutes, how long will it take her to swim 12 laps? Answer: _____
  4. If a team scores 4 goals in 2 matches, how many goals will they score in 5 matches? Answer: _____
  5. If Emma reads 3 books in 6 weeks, how many books will she read in 10 weeks? Answer: _____
  6. If 3 presents need 6 metres of wrapping paper, how much paper is needed for 10 presents? Answer: _____
  7. If 4 children can paint 12 pictures in 2 days, how many pictures can 6 children paint in 2 days? Answer: _____
  8. If 5 workers can build 15 toys in 3 hours, how many toys can 8 workers build in 3 hours? Answer: _____
  9. If 2 machines can make 8 items in 4 hours, how many items can 5 machines make in 4 hours? Answer: _____
  10. If 3 bakers can make 18 cakes in 2 hours, how many cakes can 7 bakers make in 2 hours? Answer: _____
  11. If 4 gardeners can plant 20 trees in 5 hours, how many trees can 9 gardeners plant in 5 hours? Answer: _____
  12. If 6 students can solve 24 problems in 3 hours, how many problems can 10 students solve in 3 hours? Answer: _____
  13. If 2 printers can print 16 pages in 4 minutes, how many pages can 7 printers print in 4 minutes? Answer: _____
  14. If 5 chefs can prepare 25 meals in 2 hours, how many meals can 12 chefs prepare in 2 hours? Answer: _____
  15. If 3 artists can draw 15 pictures in 5 hours, how many pictures can 8 artists draw in 5 hours? Answer: _____

Answer Key:

  1. 21 minutes
  2. 150 miles
  3. 36 minutes
  4. 10 goals
  5. 5 books
  6. 20 metres
  7. 18 pictures
  8. 24 toys
  9. 20 items
  10. 42 cakes
  11. 45 trees
  12. 40 problems
  13. 56 pages
  14. 60 meals
  15. 40 pictures

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