PROBLEM SOLVING WITH RATIOS
Solve the problems below with the thinking block strategy, but using graph paper instead of
blocks. Show your reasoning. Label your tape diagram. Contextualize your answers.
2) Dick has a-record of winning 7 boxing matches for every 8 he loses. If he had 90 matches
during the last year, how many did he win?
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2) The ratio of the cost of a DVD player to the cost of a show is
more than a show. What is the cost of a DVD player?
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:3. A DVD player costs $30
3) Last month, Blake sold 5 candy bars for every 2 that Sarah sold. Overall, Blake sold 15
more candy bars than Sarah. What was the total number of candy bars that Sarah sold last
month?
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‘oll spent money on geoboards, chess sets, and trivia games in the ratio 5:4:2.
‘The trivia games cost $12 less than the chess sets. How much money did Mr. Driscoll
spend in all?
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