Solving Ratio Word Problems

What is a ratio used for?

• To measure weight

• To compare number values

• To calculate speed

• To determine temperature

If you have 6 people and each person needs 1/2 cup of macaroni, how many cups do you need in total?

• 2 cups

• 3 cups

• 5 cups

• 4 cups

How can the ratio 3:6 be simplified?

• 3:1

• 1:3

• 1:2

• 2:3

What is the ratio of kids with red shirts to kids with yellow shirts?

• 4:5

• 7:10

• 8:7

• 8:10

Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 8:10?

• 5:4

• 4:5

• 8:7

• 7:10

How many baby carrots are there in the vegetable tray?

• 12

• 27

• 18

• 45

For every 2 baby carrots, how many broccoli florets are there?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 12

What operation is used to reduce the number of baby carrots from 12 to 2 in the ratio?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the result of cross-multiplying the fractions 2/3 and 12/18?

• 54=54

• 36=36

• 48=48

• 24=24

What is a practical way to practice finding ratios?

• Counting the number of steps you take

• Calculating the speed of a car

• Finding the ratio of boys to girls in your class

• Measuring the height of buildings