Ratios and Equivalent Ratios#1

Write the ratio of 3 red balls to 5 blue balls as a fraction.

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 3/8

• 5/3

Answer explanation

To write the ratio of red balls to blue balls as a fraction, we need to compare the number of red balls to the number of blue balls. In this case, there are 3 red balls and 5 blue balls. So, the ratio is 3/5. This means that for every 3 red balls, there are 5 blue balls. Therefore, the correct answer is 3/5.

Find an equivalent ratio to 2:3.

• 1:2

• 3:4

• 4:6

• 5:6

Answer explanation

To find an equivalent ratio to 2:3, we need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. In this case, we can multiply both 2 and 3 by 2 to get 4:6. This ratio is equivalent to 2:3 because both ratios represent the same relationship between the numbers. Therefore, the correct choice is 4:6.

Simplify the ratio 6:9.

• 2:3

• 4:5

• 3:4

• 1:2

Answer explanation

To simplify the ratio 6:9, we divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. So, the simplified ratio is 2:3. This means that for every 2 parts of the first quantity, there are 3 parts of the second quantity. Therefore, the simplified ratio is 2:3.

In a classroom, there are 4 boys including David and 7 girls including Evelyn and Sophia. Express the ratio of boys to girls as a fraction.

• 4/7

• 4/11

• 4:7

• 7/4

Answer explanation

To express the ratio of boys to girls, we need to compare the number of boys to the number of girls. In this classroom, there are 4 boys and 7 girls. So, the ratio of boys to girls is 4/7. This means that for every 4 boys, there are 7 girls. Therefore, the correct answer is 4/7.

Determine an equivalent ratio to 5:8.

• 10:16

• 7:10

• 3:5

• 2:3

Answer explanation

To find an equivalent ratio to 5:8, we need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. In this case, we can multiply both by 2 to get 10:16. This ratio is equivalent to 5:8 because both ratios simplify to the same value. Therefore, the correct answer is 10:16.

Elijah has 12 apples and Noah has 18 apples. If we simplify the ratio of Elijah's apples to Noah's apples, what would it be?

• 4:6

• 6:9

• 8:12

• 2:3

Answer explanation

To simplify the ratio of Elijah's apples to Noah's apples, we divide the number of Elijah's apples (12) and Noah's apples (18) by their greatest common divisor, which is 6. So, the simplified ratio is 2:3. This means that for every 2 apples Elijah has, Noah has 3 apples. Therefore, the correct choice is

2:3

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Rohan has 2 lemons and Ava has 5 oranges. Write the ratio of Rohan's lemons to Ava's oranges as a fraction.

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 4/7

• 2/5

Answer explanation

To find the ratio of Rohan's lemons to Ava's oranges, we divide the number of lemons by the number of oranges. Rohan has 2 lemons and Ava has 5 oranges, so the ratio is 2/5. This means that for every 2 lemons Rohan has, Ava has 5 oranges. Therefore, the correct ratio is 2/5.

Find an equivalent ratio to 3:4.

• 1:2

• 2:3

• 6:8

• 4:5

Answer explanation

To find an equivalent ratio to 3:4, we need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number. In this case, we can multiply both 3 and 4 by 2 to get 6:8. This ratio is equivalent to 3:4 because both ratios represent the same relationship between the two quantities. Therefore, the correct choice is 6:8.

Grace, Henry, and Avery are dividing 15 apples and 25 oranges equally among themselves. What is the ratio of apples to oranges each of them will get?

• 1:2

• 10:15

• 3:5

• 5:3

Answer explanation

To find the ratio of apples to oranges, we divide the total number of apples (15) by the total number of oranges (25). This simplifies to 3:5. Therefore, each person will get 3 apples for every 5 oranges. The correct choice is 3:5.

Express the ratio of 9 cats to 12 dogs as a fraction.

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 9/12

Answer explanation

To express the ratio of 9 cats to 12 dogs as a fraction, we need to find the common factor. Both 9 and 12 can be divided by 3. So, the ratio simplifies to 3/4. This means that for every 3 cats, there are 4 dogs. Therefore, the correct choice is 3/4.