5 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a ratio?
2:3
What are the names of the three types of ratios?
part to part, part to whole, ratio as a fraction
What is the proportion of boys to girls in a class if there are 12 boys and 18 girls?
2:3
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make half of the recipe, how many cups of flour do you need?
1/2 cup
Convert the fraction 3/5 to a percent.
35%
Study Notes
Ratios and Proportions
- A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, often expressed as a fraction, percentage, or rate.
- There are three types of ratios: part-to-part, part-to-whole, and rate.
- In a class with 12 boys and 18 girls, the proportion of boys to girls is 12:18 or 2:3.
- To find half of a recipe that calls for 2 cups of flour, you need to divide the amount of flour by 2, so you need 1 cup of flour.
- The fraction 3/5 can be converted to a percent by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100: (3 ÷ 5) × 100 = 60%.
Test your knowledge of ratios and proportions with this quiz. From identifying examples of ratios to understanding the different types of ratios, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and see how well you can solve ratio-related questions!
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