Writing a ratio
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. A bag holds 5 red beads and 3 white beads. Write the ratio of red to white.
2. A bag holds 6 green marbles and 4 yellow marbles. Write the ratio of green to yellow.
3. A bag holds 6 black tiles and 3 white tiles. Write the ratio of black to white.
4. A bag holds 3 red beads and 6 white beads. Write the ratio of red to white.
5. A bag holds 1 black tiles and 2 white tiles. Write the ratio of black to white.
Answer key ยท Writing a ratio
1. 5:3
Count each colour: 5 red, 3 white.
A ratio of red to white lists the red count first.
So the ratio of red to white is 5:3.
2. 6:4
Count each colour: 6 green, 4 yellow.
A ratio of green to yellow lists the green count first.
So the ratio of green to yellow is 6:4.
3. 6:3
Count each colour: 6 black, 3 white.
A ratio of black to white lists the black count first.
So the ratio of black to white is 6:3.
4. 3:6
Count each colour: 3 red, 6 white.
A ratio of red to white lists the red count first.
So the ratio of red to white is 3:6.
5. 1:2
Count each colour: 1 black, 2 white.
A ratio of black to white lists the black count first.
So the ratio of black to white is 1:2.
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