Identify Ratios and Proportions
Write the following as a Ratio:
On the football field, there are usually 5 linemen and 6 offense. Find the ratio of linemen to total offensive players on the field. Write answer as a fraction.
5/6
Solve for x:
3 / 4 = x / 18
x = 13.5
Write the following as a proportion:
(don't have to solve for it)
45% of 80 is 36
45/100 = 36/80
Solve for y:
y + 18 = x
y = x - 18
This streaming platform released "Stranger Things" and became a household name.
Write the following as a Ratio:
A volleyball team plays 12 home matches out of 25 total matches. Write the ratio of home matches to away matches. Write answer as a fraction.
12/13
Solve for x:
-5x / 8 = 15 / 4
x = -6
Write the following as a proportion:
(don't have to solve for it)
65% of 20 is 13
65/100 = 13/20
Solve for y:
0 = -3 - y
y = -3
This yellow fruit is a great source of potassium
Banana
Is the following a Proportion?
1/3 = 2/3
No
Solve for x:
34 / 6 = (2x + 1) / 3
x = 8
What percent of 225 is 200?
89%
Solve for y:
5 + 3x = 5y
y = 3/5 x + 1
This pair of organs is responsible for filtering the blood
Kidneys
2/5 = 10/25
Yes
Solve for x:
4 / x = 8 / (x - 3)
x = -3
What number is 60% of 65?
39
Solve for y:
220 = x - 4y
y = 1/4 x - 55
She played Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" franchise
Jennifer Lawrence
Is the following a Proportion?
5 is to 14 as 10 is to 7
No
Solve for x:
2 / -3 = (4x + 4) / (2x + 14)
x = -2.5
What number is 100% of 15?
15
Solve for y:
0 = 3x - 7y + 21
y = 3/7 x + 3
This sport invented the sport of cricket
England