A.

Ratios
1. Write the comparisons as a ratio in simplest form using a fraction, colon, and the word “to” 1. 3
meters to 8 meters

1.3 : 8. = 2.6 : 16
2. 12 hours to 2 days

12 : 48 = 1 : 4
The ratio is not in lowest terms so we found an equivalent ratio by simplifying.

Solution:

We can simplify the ratio 12 : 48 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 12 and 48 is 12.

Divide both terms by 12.

12 ÷ 12 = 1
48 ÷ 12 = 4

Therefore:
12 : 48 = 1 : 4

3. 3 days to 3 weeks

3 : 21 = 1 : 7

The ratio is not in lowest terms so we found an equivalent ratio by simplifying.

Solution:

We can simplify the ratio 3 : 21 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 3 and 21 is 3.

Divide both terms by 3.

3÷3=1
21 ÷ 3 = 7

Therefore:
3 : 21 = 1 : 7
Calculating Rate

Write down both measurements. For example, if a car travels 20 miles in 40 minutes,
write down 20 miles and 40 minutes. Make sure to always write down the units in rate
problems.

Simplify the rate by dividing each number by the greatest common factor. For example,
the greatest common factor in 20 and 40 is 20. Dividing both sides by 20 results in 1
and 2.

Express the rate as "1 mile per 2 minutes," or "1 mile:2 minutes."

B. Rates
Write each rate as a unit rate.
1. 100.25 Ph per 5 seconds

= 20.05 Ph per Second

This is a fraction equal to
100.25 Ph ÷ 5 Seconds

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,
so we divide top and bottom by 5

100.25 Ph
÷ 5
5 Seconds
÷ 5
=
20.05 Ph
1 Second
=
20.05 Ph
Second
= 20.05 Ph per Second

2. 240 trees per 3 1/3 hectares

= 72.727273 Trees per Ha

This is a fraction equal to
240 Trees ÷ 3.3 Ha

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,
so we divide top and bottom by 3.3
240 Trees ÷ 3.3
-------------
3.3 Ha. ÷ 3.3

=
72.727273 Trees
_______________
1 Ha
=
72.727273 Trees
_______________
1 Ha
= 72.727273 Trees per Ha

A. Ratios Write the comparisons as a ratio in simplest form using a fraction, colon, and the word
“to”

1. 16 grams to 18 grams
16 : 18 = 8 : 9
We can simplify the ratio 16 : 18 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 16 and 18 is 2.

Divide both terms by 2.

16 ÷ 2 = 8
18 ÷ 2 = 9

Therefore:
16 : 18 = 8 : 9

2. 10 meters to 5 meter
10 : 5 = 2 : 1
Solution:
We can simplify the ratio 10 : 5 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 10 and 5 is 5.

Divide both terms by 5.

10 ÷ 5 = 2
5÷5=1

Therefore:
10 : 5 = 2 : 1
B. Rates Write each rate as a unit rate.
1. 50 meters in 11 seconds

This is a fraction equal to

15 meters ÷ 11 Seconds

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,
so we divide top and bottom by 11

15 meters. ÷ 11
----------------
11 Seconds. ÷ 11

=
1.363636 meters
-----------------------
1 Second
=
1.363636 meters
------------------------
Second
= 1.363636 meters per Second

2. 42 km in 3.5 hours

This is a fraction equal to

32 km ÷ 3.5 hours

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,
so we divide top and bottom by 3.5

32 km. ÷ 3.5
-----------
3.5 hours÷ 3.5
=

9.142857 km
------------------
1 hour
=
9.142857 km
-------------------
hour
= 9.142857 km per hour
 B. Simplify ratios Simplify each of the following ratios
1. 6:18

We can simplify the ratio 6 : 18 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 6 and 18 is 6.

Divide both terms by 6.

6÷6=1
18 ÷ 6 = 3

Therefore:
6 : 18 = 1 : 3

2. 21:7

21 : 17 = 42 : 34

The ratio is already in lowest terms so we found an equivalent ratio by multiplying both
terms by 2

C. Determine whether proportion is true or false.

1. 39. = 13
---- -----
48. 16
True
2. 7 = 11
--- ---
8 12.
False

E. Rates Write each rate as a unit rate.

1. 50 meters in 11 seconds
= 4.545455 meters per Second
2. 42km in 3.5 hour
= 12 km per hour
F. Worded Problems

1. A Wall made from hollow blocks is 20 feet in length and contains 560 pieces of hollow
blocks. At the same rate, how many hollow blocs are needed to build a wall 48 feet in
length?

0 : 560 = 48 : X

Then we know
560/20 = X/48

Multiplying both sides by 48 cancels on the right

48 × (560/20) = (X/48) × 48
48 × (560/20) = X

Then solving for X

X = 48 × (560/20)
X = 1344

Therefore
20 : 560 = 48 : 1344

3. The scale on the plans for a new house is 1 inch is to 3 feet. What is the width and length of a
room that measures 5 inches by 8 inches on the plan?
Since
1 : 3 = X : 10

Then we know
1/3 = X/10

Multiplying both sides by 10 cancels on the right

10 × (1/3) = (X/10) × 10
10 × (1/3) = X

Then solving for X

X = 10 × (1/3)
X = 3.3333333333333

Therefore
1 : 3 = 3.3333333333333 : 10