Ratio And Proportion Quiz With Answers

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Welcome to our Ratio And Proportion Quiz, where you can sharpen your mathematical skills and deepen your understanding of these fundamental concepts! Ratios and proportions are essential mathematical tools used in various fields, including finance, science, engineering, and everyday life.
In this quiz, you'll encounter a series of questions designed to test your comprehension of ratios, proportions, and their applications. Explore topics such as setting up and solving proportionality problems, calculating unit rates, understanding scaling, and analyzing real-world scenarios involving ratios and proportions.

This quiz offers an opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your knowledge. By engaging with Read morethese questions, you'll develop critical thinking skills and gain confidence in your ability to apply ratios and proportions to solve a wide range of problems.


Ratio And Proportion Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    Matt sold 35 tickets to the school play and Renee sold 45 tickets. What is the ratio of the number of tickets Matt sold to the number of tickets Renee sold?

    • A.

      9/7

    • B.

      7/16

    • C.

      7/9

    • D.

      16/7

    Correct Answer
    C. 7/9
  • 2. 

    Which ratios are equal to 4 : 32?

    • A.

      2 : 96; 2 : 16

    • B.

      12 : 96; 2 : 16

    • C.

      12 : 96; 12 : 16

    • D.

      2 : 96; 12 : 16

    Correct Answer
    B. 12 : 96; 2 : 16
    Explanation
    The given ratios 12:96 and 2:16 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. For the ratio 12:96, the greatest common divisor is 12. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 12 gives us 1:8. For the ratio 2:16, the greatest common divisor is 2. Dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 gives us 1:8. Therefore, the ratios 12:96 and 2:16 are equal to 4:32.

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  • 3. 

     Find a ratio equivalent to 25 over 45.

    • A.

      2/4

    • B.

      5/9

    • C.

      5/8

    • D.

      9/5

    Correct Answer
    B. 5/9
    Explanation
    To find a ratio equivalent to 25 over 45, you can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator (25) and the denominator (45) by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 25 and 45 is 5.

    So, divide both 25 and 45 by 5:

    25 ÷ 5 = 5
    45 ÷ 5 = 9

    The simplified fraction is 5/9. So, the ratio equivalent to 25 over 45 is 5/9.

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  • 4. 

    Find a ratio equivalent to 3 over 8.

    • A.

      9/21

    • B.

      24/9

    • C.

      15/40

    • D.

      22/19

    Correct Answer
    C. 15/40
  • 5. 

    Write the ratio of 96 runners to 216 swimmers in simplest form.

    • A.

      96/216

    • B.

      16/36

    • C.

      4/9

    • D.

      9/4

    Correct Answer
    C. 4/9
  • 6. 

    Write the ratio of 2 cups to 3 qt as a fraction in simplest form?

    • A.

      3/2

    • B.

      2/3

    • C.

      2/12

    • D.

      1/6

    Correct Answer
    D. 1/6
  • 7. 

    Find a ratio equivalent to 3:25.

    • A.

      1:9

    • B.

      9:225

    • C.

      9:75

    • D.

      75:9

    Correct Answer
    C. 9:75
  • 8. 

    Which fraction shows the ratio of 3 dogs to 5 dogs?

    • A.

      6/10

    • B.

      9/10

    • C.

      27/40

    • D.

      12/15

    Correct Answer
    A. 6/10
  • 9. 

    Find a ratio equivalent to 27/81.

    • A.

      3:10

    • B.

      9:9

    • C.

      1:3

    • D.

      5:9

    Correct Answer
    C. 1:3
  • 10. 

    12/24 = 50/100

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 11. 

    1/3 = 2/9

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 12. 

    2/3 = 24/36

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
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