The ratio word problems 6th grade are statements expressing problems that require the use of ratio concepts for determining solutions. Solving a ratio word problem requires knowledge of fundamental ratio and proportion concepts and a comprehensive understanding of arithmetic operations used with ratios.
Q. Calculate the amount of flour required to make 24 cookies if one cup of flour makes 6 cookies. What is the ratio of flour to the number of cookies made?
Solution: As per the information, 1 cup of flour makes 12 cookies.
So, we can write the flour to cookies ratio as 1:12 or 1/12.
Similarly, assuming a “c” cup of flour is required to make 24 cookies, we can write the flour to cookies ratio as c:24 or c/24.
Now, to calculate the flour needed to make 24 cookies, we will set up a proportion between both flours and cookies ratios.
1:12 :: c:24 OR 1/12 = c/24
By cross multiplication, 1*24 = c*12
24 = 12c
C = 2
So, we will require 2 cups of flour to make 24 cookies.
Also, the ratio of flour to the number of cookies is 1:12.
Solving the ratio word problems worksheet will improve your students’ knowledge of ratios and proportion and their fundamental concepts.
Questions and examples in the worksheet will also increase their understanding of calculating ratios and their application in real-world problems.
Download these ratio word problems worksheets PDFs for your students and enhance their learning process. You can also try our Solve Ratio Problems Using Ratio Tables (Word Problems) Practice Problems and Solve Ratio Problems Using Ratio Tables (Word Problems) Quiz as well for a better understanding of the concepts.
