Ratio and Proportion Word Problems

This video reviews Unit 2, focusing on understanding and applying ratios in various contexts. It covers examples using animals, recipes, and real-world scenarios like cost and speed. The video also demonstrates using double number lines and tape diagrams to visualize and solve ratio problems.

Which of the following is a correct way to express the ratio of 6 dogs to 4 cats?

• All of the above

• 6/4

• 6 to 4

• 6:4

If there are 3 dogs for every 2 cats, how many dogs are there if there are 8 cats?

• 12 dogs

• 10 dogs

• 8 dogs

• 6 dogs

What is the equivalent ratio of 4 to 6 when doubled?

• 2 to 3

• 8 to 12

• 16 to 24

• 12 to 18

In a recipe, if 5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of vanilla make one batch, how much flour is needed for 3 batches?

• 10 cups

• 15 cups

• 25 cups

• 20 cups

How many bags of rice can you buy with $12 if 2 bags cost $3?

• 8 bags

• 4 bags

• 10 bags

• 6 bags

What is the cost per bag of rice if 2 bags cost $3?

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $1.00

• $0.75

If Andre runs 2 km in 15 minutes, how long does it take him to run 6 km?

• 40 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

If a cyclist travels 380 meters in 20 seconds, how far do they travel in 3 seconds?

• 57 meters

• 50 meters

• 60 meters

• 45 meters

If a shop sells bagels for $5 per dozen, how much would 6 bagels cost?

• $2.00

• $1.50

• $3.00

• $2.50

What is the area of the kitchen if the total area of three rooms is 189 square feet and the ratio is 4:3:2?

• 42 square feet

• 21 square feet

• 63 square feet

• 84 square feet