Ratio Word Problems (Educational)
What Are Ratios?
A ratio compares two or more quantities and shows their relative sizes. Ratios are commonly written using a colon.
Basic Ratio Rule
Ratio = Quantity A : Quantity B
Worked Example
Question: The ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 2. If there are 30 students, how many are boys?
Step 1: Total ratio parts = 3 + 2 = 5
Step 2: One part = 30 ÷ 5 = 6
Step 3: Boys = 3 × 6 = 18
What You Learn
- How ratios divide quantities
- How to apply ratios in real situations
- Logical problem-solving steps
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