Mathematics Grade 6 45 min

Compare ratios: word problems

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1

Juice A has 2 lemons for 5 cups of water. Juice B has 4 lemons for 9 cups of water. Which is more lemony?

2

Store A sells 3 apples for $2. Store B sells 5 apples for $3. Which store has the better deal?

3

Paint Mix A is 2 parts red to 3 parts blue. Mix B is 3 parts red to 5 parts blue. Which mix is more red?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Recipe A needs 1 egg for 4 cups of flour. Recipe B needs 2 eggs for 9 cups of flour. Which uses more flour per egg?
0.Recipe A
1.Recipe B
2.They are equal
3.Not enough info
Easy
A car travels 10 miles in 2 hours. A bike travels 12 miles in 3 hours. Which is faster?
0.The car
1.The bike
2.They are equal
3.Cannot tell
Easy
Team A won 1 of 2 games. Team B won 2 of 5 games. Which team has a better winning record?
0.Team A
1.Team B
2.They are equal
3.Cannot tell

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