Exploring Ratio Word Problems in Applied Math

If Chris had 4 hits in 6 at-bats, how many hits would he get in 42 at-bats?

• 24

• 28

• 32

• 30

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What is the ratio of hits to at-bats for Chris?

• 5:6

• 4:6

• 3:4

• 2:3

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

In the ratio problem involving attorneys and judges, what is the ratio of attorneys to judges?

• 8:3

• 7:2

• 6:3

• 5:2

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

If there are 45 people in total, how many judges are there given the ratio of attorneys to judges is 7:2?

• 11

• 10

• 9

• 8

A car travels 35 miles per gallon of gas. How many gallons are needed to travel 450 miles?

• 15

• 10

• 12

• 13

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What is the ratio of miles to gallons for the car?

• 45:1

• 40:1

• 35:1

• 30:1

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Given the ratio of girls to boys is 3:2, how many boys are there if there are 15 girls?

• 11

• 10

• 9

• 8

What is the total number of students if the ratio of girls to boys is 3:2 and there are 15 girls?

• 20

• 25

• 22

• 27

If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:2, what is the total number of students in the ratio?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

In the ratio problem involving girls and boys, what is the multiplier used to find the number of boys from the number of girls?

• 6

• 5

• 3

• 4