Ratio Problems Worksheet

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

1 a. A jar contains 25 marbles, of which 7 are blue, 5 are red, and the rest are green. What is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles?

 

 

2 a. Ella drew 5 hearts, 8 stars, and 7 circles. What is the ratio of stars to all shapes?

 

 

3 a. Dylan drew 1 heart, 14 stars, and 14 circles. What is the ratio of stars to hearts?

 

 

4 a. A herd of 30 horses has 21 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of black horses to white horses?

 

 

5 a. A jar contains 12 marbles, of which 1 is blue, 3 are red, and the rest are green. What is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles?

 

 

6 a. A pattern has 9 blue triangles to every 9 yellow triangles. What is the ratio of blue triangles to all triangles?

 

 

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Answer Key

1 a. 13 : 5
2 a. 2 : 5
3 a. 14 : 1
4 a. 3 : 7
5 a. 8 : 3
6 a. 1 : 2


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