Ratio Problems Worksheet

Solve.If the problem asks for a ratio, give it in simplified form.

1 a. A pattern has 3 blue triangles to every 12 yellow triangles. What is the ratio of yellow triangles to blue triangles?

 

 

2 a. A jar contains 22 marbles, of which 11 are blue, 3 are red, and the rest are green. What is the ratio of blue marbles to green marbles?

 

 

3 a. Dylan drew 7 hearts, 17 stars, and 6 circles. What is the ratio of stars to all shapes?

 

 

4 a. A herd of 27 horses has 20 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of white to black horses?

 

 

5 a. A chess club has 23 members, of which 13 are males and the rest are females. What is the ratio of females to all club members?

 

 

6 a. A pattern has 4 blue triangles to every 8 yellow triangles. What is the ratio of yellow triangles to blue triangles?

 

 

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Answer Key

1 a. 4 : 1
2 a. 11 : 8
3 a. 17 : 30
4 a. 20 : 7
5 a. 10 : 23
6 a. 2 : 1


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