Solving Word Problems with Proportions

What is the ratio of lions to monkeys at the zoo?

• 5 to 2

• 2 to 7

• 2 to 5

• 7 to 2

If the zoo has 49 monkeys, how many lions does it have?

• 7

• 14

• 28

• 21

How many cages can 6 zookeepers clean in one day?

• 14

• 18

• 24

• 21

If 4 zookeepers can clean 14 cages, what is the ratio of zookeepers to cages?

• 1 to 2.5

• 1 to 3

• 1 to 4

• 1 to 3.5

How many minor birds can the zoo buy if they have enough money for 2 leopards?

• 15

• 60

• 30

• 45

What is the ratio of minor birds to leopards?

• 45 to 1

• 30 to 1

• 15 to 1

• 45 to 3

How many tigers can be fed with the same amount of food for 189 monkeys?

• 33

• 30

• 27

• 21

What is the ratio of monkeys to tigers in terms of feeding cost?

• 3 to 1

• 9 to 1

• 27 to 1

• 27 to 3

How many bales of hay will 9 elephants eat?

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 20

What is the ratio of elephants to bales of hay?

• 3 to 5

• 2 to 5

• 6 to 10

• 9 to 15