Ratios & Rates Study Guide

1. All of the letters in the alphabet are randomly placed in a bag. Each letter appears just one. What is the ratio of vowels to consonants?

2. Abe's Apple Orchard plants green apple trees and red apple trees. This year's planting will include 21 red apple trees and 18 red apple trees. What is the ratio of green apple trees to red apple trees?

3. Determine if 12:16 and 72:96 are equivalent ratios.

4a. The ratio of x to y is 7:5. Using the information, set up and solve a proportion to determine the value of y when x is equal to 49.

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 $\frac{6}{9}=\frac{72}{x}$ 

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 $\frac{13}{7}=\frac{x}{49}$  

(a)  

 $\frac{180}{90}=\frac{x}{15}$  

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8a. Place the family members in order from fastest to slowest.

8b. How many minutes will it take MEEMA to string 72 pieces?

8b. How many minutes will it take PAPA to string 72 pieces?