Rate and Ratio Problems

Eli is making guacamole. He uses 2 tablespoons of cilantro for every 3 avocados. At this rate, how many tablespoons of cilantro will he need for 9 avocados?

• 6 tablespoons

• 8 tablespoons

• 10 tablespoons

• 4 tablespoons

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3

The ratio of blue marbles to white marbles in a bag is 4 to 5. At this rate, how many blue marbles are there if there are 15 white marbles?

• 14 blue marbles

• 10 blue marbles

• 12 blue marbles

• 7 blue marbles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

Ellie must mix 6 tablespoons of plant food for every 2 gallons of water. If she has 6 gallons of water, how much plant food should she use?

• 14 tablespoons

• 2 tablespoons

• 10 tablespoons

• 18 tablespoons

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

At a local fruit stand, Luisa spends $3.96 for 2 pounds of strawberries. How much can she expect to pay for 4 pounds of strawberries?

• $5.92

• $6.92

• $8.92

• $7.92

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

On her pogo stick, Lula made 24 hops in 30 seconds. At this rate, how many hops wills he make in 50 seconds.

• 44 hops

• 48 hops

• 40 hops

• 46 hops

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

On a test, Matilda answered 12 out of the first 15 problems correctly. If this rate continues, how many of the next 25 problems will she answer correctly?

• 20 problems

• 22 problems

• 24 problems

• 28 problems

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

The Hawks soccer team won 12 out of 14 games. If this rate continues, how many games will they win if they play a total of 21 games?

• 18 games

• 19 games

• 23 games

• 21 games

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

At a harvest, 16 ears of corn are being picked for every 18 peppers. If 9 peppers have been picked, how many ears of corn have been picked?

• 7 ears of corn

• 18 ears of corn

• 8 ears of corn

• 6 ears of corn

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

Keely went for a long swim. If she swam 12 miles in 3 hours, how long would she swim in 6 hours?

• 20 miles
• 4 miles
• 72 miles
• 24 miles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

Tyler is a beast at baseball. He scored 22 home runs in 7 games. If he keeps up that pace, how many home runs would he score in 21 games?

• 66 home runs
• 3 home runs
• 6 home runs
•  home runs

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.3