Ratios and Equivalent Ratios Word Problem

Jane is comparing the number of boys in the class to the number of  girls.  There are 15 boys and 10 girls.  What is the correct way to express this in ratio form?

• 5/10 ; 5:10; 5 to 10

• 10/15;10 to 15; or 10 to 15

• 15 boys/10 girls; 15 boys:10 girls; 15 boys to 10 girls

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

When determining if two ratios are equivalent you can

• cross multiply the numbers to see if you get the same answer

• ask a neighbor

• skip the problem

• guess on the answer

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

What is the ratio of stars to circles?

• stars/circles = 11/5

• stars/circles = 5/11

• circles/stars = 5/11

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

What is the ratio of 14 hats to 20 accessories?

• hats: accessories = 14:20

• accessories:hats = 20:14

• hats: accessories = 20:14

• Accessories : hats = 14:20

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

This weekend, TMS students watched 20 comedies on Netflix. If the ratio of comedies watched to action movies watched was 4 : 3, how many action movies were watched?

• 5

• 15

• 3

• 20

In 6th grade's Section A group, the ratio of boys to girls is 6:5. If there are 18 boys, how many girls are there?

• 11

• 24

• 12

• 15

A recipe requires 3 tablespoons of oil for every 4 cups of flour. If you use 12 cups of flour, how many tablespoons of oil will you need?

• 6 tablespoons

• 9 tablespoons

• 12 tablespoons

• 15 tablespoons

On an flight to Atlanta last week, for every two passengers, there were three empty seats. There were 40 passengers on the flight. How many seats were empty?

• 80 empty seats

• 60 empty seats

• 30 empty seats

• 40 empty seats

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

While preparing for a triathlon, Janecia swims 8 minutes for every 20 minutes she bikes.  If she swims 72 minutes, how long does she bike for?

• 180 minutes

• 144 minutes

• 92 minutes

• 80 minutes

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

A recipe for a cake requires 4 eggs for every 2 cups of sugar. If you want to double the recipe, how many eggs will you need?

• 4 eggs

• 8 eggs

• 12 eggs

• 16 eggs

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B