Ratio Word Problems Algebra

In a sports team, the ratio of players who are forwards to those who are defenders is 5:3. If there are 40 players total, how many are defenders?

• 30

• 20

• 15

• 25

A drink mix consists of water and juice in the ratio 5:1. If you have 30 liters of water, how much juice do you need?

• 7 liters

• 8 liters

• 6 liters

• 5 liters

The prices of two books are in the ratio 2:3. If the more expensive book costs $30, what is the price of the cheaper book?

• $20

• $22

• $18

• $24

What is the ratio of 3 red marbles to the total number of marbles in a bag with 5 blue marbles?

• 5:3

• 3:8

• 8:3

• 3:5

What is the ratio of 12 apples to 18 apples?

• 3:4

• 2:3

• 5:6

• 4:5

What type of problems involve using ratios to solve real-life situations?

• Equation problems

• Algebra problems

• Word problems

• Geometry problems

What is the ratio of boys to the total number of students in a class with 20 boys and 30 girls?

• 3:4

• 3:5

• 2:3

• 2:5

What is the ratio of red to blue marbles if there are 3 red marbles and 5 blue marbles?

• 8:3

• 3:5

• 3:8

• 5:3

What is the ratio of 3 red marbles to 5 blue marbles?

• 8:3

• 3:8

• 5:3

• 3:5

What is the ratio of 2 cups of flour to 1 cup of flour?

• 1:1

• 2:2

• 1:2

• 2:1