Grade 6 | Unit 2 | Lesson 2: Representing Ratios with Diagrams | Practice Problems

Here is a diagram that describes the cups of green and white paint in a mixture. Description:

A diagram of squares that represent the number of cups of paint. The top row is labeled "green paint, in cups" and contains 4 green squares. The bottom row is labeled "white paint, in cups" and contains 2 white squares.

Select all the statements that correctly describe this diagram.

• The ratio of cups of white paint to cups of green paint is 2 to 4.

• For every cup of green paint, there are two cups of white paint.

• The ratio of cups of green paint to cups of white paint is 4:2.

• For every cup of white paint, there are two cups of green paint.

• The ratio of cups of green paint to cups of white paint is 2:4.

To make a snack mix, combine 2 cups of raisins with 4 cups of pretzels and 6 cups of almonds. Create a diagram to represent the quantities of each ingredient in this recipe. Use your diagram to complete each sentence. The ratio of __________________ to __________________ to __________________ is ________ : ________ : ________.

There are ________ cups of pretzels for every cup of raisins.

There are ________ cups of almonds for every cup of raisins.

A square is 3 inches by 3 inches. What is its area?

• 9 square inches

• 25 square feet

• 36 square centimeters

A square has a side length of 5 feet. What is its area?

• 9 square inches

• 25 square feet

• 36 square centimeters

The area of a square is 36 square centimeters. What is the length of each side of the square?

• 3 inches

• 5 feet

• 6 centimeters

Find the area of this quadrilateral. Explain or show your strategy.