Mastering Ratios: Proportions in Everyday Life

If 3 apples cost $1.50, how much do 5 apples cost?

• $3.00

• $1.00

• $4.00

• $2.50

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How much flour is needed for 10 servings?

• 3 cups of flour

• 4 cups of flour

• 6 cups of flour

• 5 cups of flour

If 4 pencils cost $2, how much do 10 pencils cost?

• $3.00

• $6.00

• $5.00

• $4.00

A car travels 120 miles on 3 gallons of gas. How far can it travel on 5 gallons?

• 220 miles

• 200 miles

• 180 miles

• 150 miles

If 6 oranges weigh 1.2 kg, how much do 10 oranges weigh?

• 0.8 kg

• 2 kg

• 3 kg

• 1.5 kg

A map shows that 2 inches represent 50 miles. How many miles do 5 inches represent?

• 100 miles

• 75 miles

• 150 miles

• 125 miles

If 8 books cost $32, how much do 5 books cost?

• $25

• $15

• $20

• $30

A recipe calls for 3 cups of sugar for 12 cookies. How much sugar is needed for 30 cookies?

• 2 cups

• 10 cups

• 7.5 cups

• 5 cups

If 7 shirts cost $56, what is the cost of 10 shirts?

• $100

• $70

• $80

• $90

A gardener uses 4 liters of water for 5 plants. How much water is needed for 15 plants?

• 12 liters

• 10 liters

• 16 liters

• 8 liters