Percents and Tape Diagrams

5. The ratio of girls to boys that participated in the music contest was 7:3. There were 77 girls. How many boys participated?

If there are 120 boys in the group, how many boys and girls are there TOTAL?  Use the tape diagrams to solve.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

In a bag of Jolly Ranchers, the ratio of blue to red is 3 to 4. If I have a 15 blue jolly ranchers, how many are red jolly ranchers are there in the bag?

The ratio of brownies to cookies is 3:5. If there are 75 cookies, how many brownies are there?

The ratio of girls to boys is 3:8. If there are 48 boys, how many girls are there? Use the tape diagram to help you solve.

What is the ratio of COOKIES to BROWNIES shown in the tape diagram?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Which equation matches the tape diagram?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Find the value of x.

• 6

• 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Which equation matches the tape diagram?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Find the value of x.

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 50

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A