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Equivalent Ratios Worksheet

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Equivalent Ratios Worksheet

Complete each question. Show your working for problem-solving questions.

Scaling Ratios

1.Multiply both parts of 4:7 by 3 to make an equivalent ratio.
2.Simplify 30:45 by dividing both parts by 15.
3.Which two ratios are equivalent to 3:8?
  • 6:16
  • 9:20
  • 12:32
  • 15:41
4.Complete the table so every row has a ratio equivalent to 5:4.

Green beads

Yellow beads

5

4

10

_____

_____

12

20

_____

Ratios in Context

5.A smoothie uses 2 scoops of yoghurt for every 5 scoops of fruit. How many scoops of fruit are needed for 8 scoops of yoghurt?
6.The ratio of shuttle buses to students is 1:18. If 7 buses are used, how many students can travel at that ratio?
7.A purple dye is mixed from blue and red dye in the ratio 4:3. Complete the table for equivalent mixtures.

Blue dye (mL)

Red dye (mL)

Total (mL)

4

3

7

8

_____

_____

_____

12

_____

Explain and Extend

8.Explain why 8:12 and 2:3 name the same ratio. Use the word “scale” in your explanation.
9.Write three different ratios equivalent to 6:11. Show how you formed them.
10.True or false: Adding 4 to both parts of 2:5 always gives an equivalent ratio. Explain your choice.

3 printable pages

  • Equivalent Ratios Worksheet, page 1 of 3: Scaling Ratios

    Page 1

  • Equivalent Ratios Worksheet, page 2 of 3: Ratios in Context, Explain and Extend

    Page 2

  • Equivalent Ratios Worksheet, page 3 of 3: 9. Write three different ratios equivalent to 6:11. Show how you formed them.

    Page 3

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