Lesson: Ratios Word Problems

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the concept of ratios to solve word problems of finding unknown numbers.

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Worksheet: 25 Questions • 7 Videos

Q1:

Three people invested money in a project and decided to share the profits in the same ratio as their investments. The first invested 7,900 LE, the second invested 7,800 LE, and the third invested 7,200 LE. After one year the profits were shared out and the first person received 793 LE more than the second person. How much profit did the second and third persons receive?

Q2:

Milk cartons are on sale at 36 cartons for $12. Make a ratio table to find the cost of 84 cartons.

Q3:

A department store has 30 pairs of gloves on sale for $48. Determine how much 45 pairs of gloves cost.

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