Mastering Ratio Word Problems

This video tutorial reviews ratio word problems discussed in class. It explains two types of ratios: part-to-part and part-to-total. The teacher provides examples, including a cake shop problem (part-to-total) and a movie problem (part-to-part), demonstrating how to set up and solve these ratios. The video concludes with tips for identifying ratio types and solving them effectively.

What are the two types of ratios discussed in the review?

• Total-to-part and whole-to-fraction

• Whole-to-part and part-to-part

• Part-to-whole and part-to-fraction

• Part-to-part and part-to-total

In a part-to-total ratio, what does the 'total' represent?

• The ratio of one part to another

• The product of all parts

• The difference between parts

• The sum of all parts

If a cake shop has 55 cakes in total and the ratio of small cakes to large cakes is 5 to 6, what is the total ratio?

• 10

• 11

• 13

• 12

How many small cakes are there if the total number of cakes is 55 and the ratio of small to large cakes is 5 to 6?

• 35

• 20

• 25

• 30

What is the ratio of small cakes to total cakes if there are 5 small cakes and 6 large cakes?

• 11 to 5

• 6 to 11

• 5 to 11

• 5 to 6

What type of ratio problem is it if the total number of items is not given?

• Part-to-total

• Part-to-part

• Whole-to-part

• Total-to-part

In the movie problem, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

• 2 to 3

• 3 to 5

• 5 to 6

• 4 to 5

If there are 20 girls at the movies and the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 5, how many boys are there?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 18

What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

• Multiply the parts

• Subtract the parts

• Add the parts

• Determine the type of ratio

What should you do if you are struggling with ratio problems?

• Ask a friend

• Guess the answer

• Look back at your notes

• Skip the problem