National 4 Applications of Mathematics

Ratio Worksheet

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Answer each question clearly. Show working for any multi-step question and leave your final answer easy to read.

  1. 1

    Simplify the ratio 16:24:20.

  2. 2

    A map scale is 1 cm:3 km. What real distance is shown by 3 cm?

  3. 3

    The ratio of red counters to blue counters is 3:8. There are 24 red counters. How many blue counters are there?

  4. 4

    A recipe uses 170 g of pasta for 2 people. How much pasta is needed for 6 people?

  5. 5

    A recipe uses flour and oats in the ratio 3:1. How many cups of oats are needed for 9 cups of flour?

  6. 6

    5 boxes hold 60 calculators. If each box holds the same number, how many calculators are in 9 boxes?

  7. 7

    Write an equivalent ratio to 1:6 by multiplying each part by 6.

  8. 8

    Simplify the ratio 10:30.

  9. 9

    Share £35.00 in the ratio 1:6.

  10. 10

    Simplify the ratio 16:20:28.