This math topic focuses on developing skills related to calculating specific values from given total ratios. It is introductory level training on ratios of various objects such as tennis balls to soccer balls or boys to girls relative to total counts. By learning how to interpret and compute the numerical relationships between two quantities and their total, students will enhance their analytical skills in understanding proportional reasoning and fractions. The problems presented require determining missing quantities within fixed ratios using contextual clues provided, thus aiding in building a foundational understanding of ratios in practical scenarios.

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Ratios - Calculate Value from Total Ratio Worksheet

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Ratios - Calculate Value from Total Ratio
1
How many boys are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{boys : ?}\\\text{girls : 4}\\\text{(boys:ALL kids) = (5:9)}\\
a
5
b
6
c
4
d
9
2
How many tennis balls are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{tennis balls : ?}\\\text{soccer balls : 3}\\\text{(tennis:ALL balls) = (2:5)}\\
a
2
b
11
c
7
d
4
3
How many cats are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cats : ?}\\\text{dogs : 3}\\\text{(cats:ALL pets) = (5:8)}\\
a
5
b
12
c
3
d
9
4
How many soccer balls are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{tennis balls : 3}\\\text{soccer balls : ?}\\\text{(soccer:ALL balls) = (4:7)}\\
a
5
b
1
c
4
d
13
5
How many dogs are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cats : 2}\\\text{dogs : ?}\\\text{(dogs:ALL pets) = (5:7)}\\
a
5
b
7
c
2
d
8
6
How many cats are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cats : ?}\\\text{dogs : 3}\\\text{(cats:ALL pets) = (2:5)}\\
a
8
b
2
c
4
d
5
7
How many cats are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{cats : ?}\\\text{dogs : 5}\\\text{(cats:ALL pets) = (2:7)}\\
a
10
b
5
c
7
d
2
8
How many boys are there?
A LaTex expression showing \text{boys : ?}\\\text{girls : 5}\\\text{(boys:ALL kids) = (2:7)}\\
a
2
b
3
c
11
d
10