Ratio and Proportions and Geometry

30 girls tried out for 15 spots on the basketball team. What is the ratio of open spots to the number of girls trying out?

• 30:15

• 6: 3

• 15:15

• 1:2

The perimeter of a rectangle is 98 ft. The ratio of length to width is 5:2. What is the area of the rectangle?

• 35

• 14

• 196

• 490

The interior angles of a quadrilateral have a ratio of 2:4:6:3. What is the measure of the smallest angle?

• 24

• 48

• 96

• 72

The interior angles of a quadrilateral have a ratio of 2:4:6:3. What is the measure of the largest angle?

• 24

• 48

• 96

• 144

In a recent survey, the ratio of French Club members to Spanish Club members to Drama Club members was 2:3:7. If 36 students were surveyed, how many are in Spanish Club?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 21

The correct value for y is

• 1⅝

• 1¾

• 1⅞

• 2

The correct value for x is...

• x = 6

• x = 3

• x = 12

• x = 9

A ratio is

• comparing a bunch of numbers

• a comparison between 2 quantities

• an estimation of an amount

• a variable

A proportion is a

• ratio statement

• an "if-then" statement

• a statement of 2 ratios

• a comparison

All of the following are proper representations of a ratio EXCEPT

• a/b

• a to b

• a:b

• a over b