Proportions and Ratios: Real-Life Word Problems for 6th Grade

If 3 apples cost $1.50, how much do 9 apples cost?

• $4.50

• $3.00

• $2.25

• $6.00

A car travels 60 miles in 1 hour. How far will it travel in 3 hours?

• 90 miles

• 240 miles

• 120 miles

• 180 miles

If 4 pencils weigh 20 grams, how much do 10 pencils weigh?

• 40 grams

• 50 grams

• 30 grams

• 60 grams

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How much flour is needed for 10 servings?

• 3 cups

• 6 cups

• 5 cups

• 4 cups

If 5 liters of paint cover 100 square meters, how many liters are needed to cover 250 square meters?

• 15 liters

• 12.5 liters

• 10 liters

• 20 liters

A runner completes 5 kilometers in 25 minutes. How long will it take to run 15 kilometers?

• 75 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 60 minutes

If 7 books cost $21, how much do 10 books cost?

• $25

• $30

• $35

• $15

A car uses 2 gallons of gas to travel 30 miles. How many gallons are needed to travel 90 miles?

• 4 gallons

• 8 gallons

• 6 gallons

• 10 gallons

If 6 oranges cost $3, how much do 15 oranges cost?

• $10.00

• $4.50

• $7.50

• $5.00

A factory produces 100 toys in 2 hours. How many toys will it produce in 5 hours?

• 150 toys

• 250 toys

• 300 toys

• 200 toys