Comparing Ratios Word Problems

Which store offers a better price on pizzas?

• Checker's

• Square table

A scientist records the ratio of weight to water in bananas and eggplants.

Which food contains a higher ratio of water based on its weight?

• Eggplants

• Bananas

• They are the same.

Which store offers a better price on chips?

• Bullseye

• Doormat

Which store offers a better price on pizzas?

• Pizza hot

• Little Julius'

Looking at the tables below, which store offers a better price?

• Store A

• Store B

• Same price

What do you call on comparing two or more quantities with the same units?

Find the value of the unknown TERM in the direct proportion.

20:10=6:n

Find the value of the unknown TERM in the direct proportion.

5:15=n:9

Find the value of the unknown TERM in the direct proportion.

n:15=2:10

Find the value of the unknown TERM in the direct proportion.

8:n=9:27