Ratio and proportion test



Name _____________________                                        Date:_____________________

Solve the following problems


1. Write the following three ratios as fractions. Simplify the fractions when appropriate:

6 to 4  __________                  2 to 8 __________              1 to 2 ___________



2. Write the following statements as ratios in fraction form:



In a math class, there are 9 males and 11 females.

Ratio of males to females: ________

Ratio of females to males: ________

Ratio of males to total number of students _________



For questions 3 and 4, check if the proportions are true proportions


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For questions 5 through 7, solve the given proportions for x:



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8.


On a map, 1 inch represents 100 feet, How many inches would represent 350 feet?



9.


1 meter equals 100 centimeters. How many meters equal 750 centimeters?



10.


In a geometry class, the ratio of boys to girls is 2 to 3. If there are 20 students in this class, how many girls are there?



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