Proportions Mixed Practice

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

Front

If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

Back

7 to 5

Front

How do you convert miles to yards?

Back

To convert miles to yards, multiply the number of miles by 1760.

Front

If 1 mile = 1760 yards, how many yards are in 7 miles?

Back

12,320 yards

Front

What is the relationship between cups of milk and cups of flour in a recipe?

Back

The relationship is a proportion that must be maintained for the recipe to turn out correctly.

Front

If a recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour, how much milk is needed for 5 cups of flour?

Back

2.5 cups of milk.

Front

How do you convert liters to milliliters?

Back

To convert liters to milliliters, multiply the number of liters by 1000.

Front

If 5 liters = ___ milliliters, what is the answer?

Back

5,000 milliliters.

Front

What is the conversion factor between feet and inches?

Back

1 foot = 12 inches.

Front

If 1 foot = 12 inches, how many inches are in 5 feet?

Back

60 inches.