Ratios in Everyday Life

If you have 3 red apples and 5 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

• 1:5

• 3:5

• 2:5

• 4:5

Answer explanation

The question asks for the ratio of red apples to green apples. In this case, we have 3 red apples and 5 green apples. The ratio is calculated by comparing the quantity of one type to another, which is 3 to 5. Therefore, the correct answer is 3:5.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

• 2:2

• 2:3

• 3:2

• 1:3

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If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is the ratio of miles to hours?

• 50 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

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If a recipe requires 4 eggs and makes 12 cookies, what is the ratio of eggs to cookies?

• 1:3

• 1:2

• 1:4

• 2:3

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If a garden has 20 roses and 30 tulips, what is the ratio of roses to tulips?

• 1:2

• 2:3

• 4:5

• 3:4

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If a recipe needs 1 cup of milk and 2 cups of water, what is the ratio of milk to water?

• 2:1

• 1:1

• 3:1

• 1:2

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If a train travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the ratio of miles to hours?

• 120 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour and makes 24 cookies, what is the ratio of flour to cookies?

• 1:6

• 1:8

• 1:10

• 1:12

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If a classroom has 15 boys and 25 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

• 1:2

• 2:3

• 4:5

• 3:5

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If a recipe requires 2 eggs and 1 cup of sugar, what is the ratio of eggs to sugar?

• 2:1

• 3:1

• 1:2

• 1:1

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