Ratio Story Problems

A parking lot has 117 spaces total. If 36 of the spaces have cars in them, what is the ratio of empty spaces to filled spaces?

• 117:36
• 36:117
• 36:81
• 81:36

Divide $120 between David and Jack in the ratio 3 : 5.

• David gets $55 and Jack gets $65
• David gets $35 and Jack gets $85
• David gets $50 and Jack gets $75
• David gets $45 and Jack gets $75

The ratio of girls to boys in a class of 25 is 3:2. How many girls are in the class?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 5