Ratios, Rates, and Conversions

Ratios and Equivalent Ratios

100

At the bookstore, for every 5 fiction books sold 4 nonfiction books are sold.  What is the ratio to nonfiction to fiction books sold? (Write the ratio 3 different ways)

4 : 5

4 to 5

4/5 

200

During the 6th grade class election, for every 7 votes Ava received Yanko received 6.  What is the ratio of Ava's votes to Yankos? (Write the ratio three different ways.)

7 : 6

7 to 6

7/6

300

During the 6th grade class election, for every 7 votes Ava received Yanko received 6.  What is the ratio of Ava's votes to total votes? (Write the ratio three different ways.)

7 to 13

7 : 13

7/13

400

There are 9 roses and 13 daisy's in the Omni garden.  What is the ratio of daisy's to total flowers?

13 : 22

13 to 22

13/22

500

The ratio of female gymnasts to male gymnasts at Parkettes is 5 to 2.  The ratio of female gymnasts to male gymnasts at Florida Twisters is 14 to 9. Each gym has a total of 36 male gymnasts.  How many female gymnasts are at each gym?

There are __________ females at Parkettes gymnastics and ___________ females at Florida Twisters gymnastics.

There are 90 females at Parkettes gymnastics and 56 females at Florida Twisters gymnastics.

Rates and Unit Rates

100

For every 4 villains defeated in Kenji's game he earns 488 points.  How many points does Kenji earn defeating 1 villain?

112 points per villian

200

Isabella drove 162 miles in 4 hours.  How many miles did she drive in 1 hour?

40.5 miles

300

At Publix grocery store, strawberries cost $12.96 for 4 lbs.  How much does one pound of strawberries cost?

$3.24 per pound

400

A supermarket had bags of red grapes for $27.09 for 7. The also had bags of green grapes priced at $14.96 for 4. Which type of grape is the better value?

Green Grapes: $3.74 per pound

Red Grapes: $3.87 per pound

Better Value: Green Grapes!

500

A video game store was getting rid of old games, selling them 3 for $34.26. If they sold 2 games, how much money would they have made?

$22.84 for 2 games

US Customary Conversions

100

Draw the "BIG G" on your white board for Gallons, quarts, etc.

200

How many yards are in 21.6 feet?

(Remember to write the unit of measurement next to your answer!)

3 ft. = 1 yd.

7.2 yards

300

How many pounds are in 124.8 ounces?

(Remember to write the unit of measurement next to your answer!)

16 oz. = 1 lb.

7.8 lbs

400

How many yards are 3.1 miles?

(Remember to write the unit of measurement next to your answer!)

1,760 yd. = 1 mi.

5,456 yards

500

How many gallons are in 14 quarts?

(Remember to write the unit of measurement next to your answer!)

Draw the BIG G to help you :)

3.5 gallons

Metric Conversions

100

How many kilometers are in 923 meters?

Remember to move your decimal to the right if you are increasing or to the left if you are decreasing.  Also, remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

Hint: 

King Henry Doesn't bother drinking chocolate milk

0.923 km

200

How many meters are in 923 kilometers?

Remember to move your decimal to the right if you are increasing or to the left if you are decreasing.  Also, remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

Hint:

King Henry Doesn't bother drinking chocolate milk

923,000 meters

300

How many milliliters are in 1.06 liters?

Remember to move your decimal to the right if you are increasing or to the left if you are decreasing.  Also, remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

Hint:

King Henry Doesn't bother drinking chocolate milk

1,060 milliliters

400

How many grams are in 28 kilograms?

Remember to move your decimal to the right if you are increasing or to the left if you are decreasing.  Also, remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

Hint:

King Henry Doesn't bother drinking chocolate milk

0.028 grams

500

How many centimeters are in 5.64 meters?

Remember to move your decimal to the right if you are increasing or to the left if you are decreasing.  Also, remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

Hint:

King Henry Doesn't bother drinking chocolate milk

56,400 centimeters

Metric to US Customary Conversions

100

How many liters are in 4.5 gallons?

1 gallon = 3.76 liters

Remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

16.92 liters

200

How many miles are in 22.6 kilometers?

1 kilometer = 0.62 miles

Remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

14.012 miles

300

How many inches are in 15.24 centimeters?

1 inch = 2.54 cm

Remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

6 inches

400

How many kilometers are in 3.1 miles?

1 kilometer = 0.62 miles

Remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

5 kilometers

500

How many centimeters are in 19 inches?

1 inch = 2.54 cm

Remember to write your unit of measurement next to your answer.

48.26 centimeters

Percents

100

Mike had 180 blue and red pencils. He had 45 blue pencils. What percentage of his pencils was red?

25%

200

25% of my candies are chocolate candies. I had 25 chocolate candies. How many candies did I have altogether?

100 candies

25%/100 = 25 part/     whole

300

40% of the students in Mrs. Ice's 4th period are girls.  If there are 25 students in her class, how many are girls?

10 students are girls 

40%/100 =     /25

400

After going shopping we had only 10% of our money left. We spend 180$. How much money did we have at first?

$200

***We SPENT 90% not 10%

500

Father gave me some money. I could choose between 15% of $1,500 or 25% of $1,000. 

Which amount did I choose?  Why?

25% of $1000 is the best option to choose:

15% OF $1500 = $225

25% OF $1000 = $250