Solving Ratio Word Problems with Three Parts

What is the ratio of dogs to cats to elephants at Patwin Pet Store?

• 2 to 4 to 6

• 3 to 5 to 7

• 1 to 2 to 3

• 4 to 5 to 6

How many total animals are there at Patwin Pet Store?

• 150

• 135

• 120

• 100

What is the first step in solving a ratio word problem?

• Add each part of the ratio

• Subtract each part of the ratio

• Multiply each part of the ratio by a variable

• Divide each part of the ratio by a variable

What equation is formed when you add the parts of the ratio multiplied by the variable?

• 3x + 5x + 7x = 140

• 3x + 5x + 7x = 120

• 3x + 5x + 7x = 150

• 3x + 5x + 7x = 135

What is the value of x when you solve the equation 15x = 135?

• 9

• 10

• 8

• 7

How many dogs are there at Patwin Pet Store?

• 27

• 45

• 63

• 81

How many cats are there at Patwin Pet Store?

• 45

• 63

• 27

• 81

How many elephants are there at Patwin Pet Store?

• 81

• 63

• 27

• 45

What is the ratio of dogs to elephants after solving the problem?

• 3 to 5

• 5 to 7

• 3 to 7

• 7 to 3

What can you do to verify your solution to a ratio word problem?

• Check if the sum of the parts equals the total

• Check if the ratio matches the original ratio

• Both A and B

• None of the above