Solve.If the problem asks for a ratio, give it in simplified form.
1 a.
A herd of 26 horses has 7 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of white to black horses?
2 a.
A group of preschoolers has 12 boys and 11 girls. What is the ratio of girls to boys?
3 a.
A group of preschoolers has 1 boy and 11 girls. What is the ratio of girls to boys?
4 a.
A herd of 27 horses has 3 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of black horses to white horses?
5 a.
A group of preschoolers has 8 boys and 14 girls. What is the ratio of boys to all children?
6 a.
A herd of 26 horses has 6 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of black horses to white horses?
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Answer Key
1 a.
7 : 19
2 a.
11 : 12
3 a.
11 : 1
4 a.
8 : 1
5 a.
4 : 11
6 a.
10 : 3
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