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Ratios & Proportions · Grade 6

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Grade 6 · 3 pages · A4

Ratios & Proportions Practice

Grade 6 • Writing Ratios • Part to whole
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Write each part-to-whole ratio.

  1. 1) A pond has 7 goldfish and 6 koi. Write the ratio of koi to the total number of fish.
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  1. 2) A team has 5 forwards and 3 defenders. Write the ratio of defenders to the total number of players.
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  1. 3) A jar has 4 red beads and 7 green beads. Write the ratio of red beads to the total number of beads.
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  1. 4) A shelf has 15 novels and 8 comic books. Write the ratio of comic books to the total number of books.
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  1. 5) A car park has 8 cars and 15 vans. Write the ratio of vans to the total number of vehicles.
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  1. 6) A pond has 15 goldfish and 8 koi. Write the ratio of goldfish to the total number of fish.
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  1. 7) A car park has 7 cars and 9 vans. Write the ratio of cars to the total number of vehicles.
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Write each part-to-whole ratio. (continued)

  1. 8) A garden bed has 13 roses and 8 tulips. Write the ratio of roses to the total number of flowers.
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  1. 9) A jar has 12 red beads and 7 green beads. Write the ratio of red beads to the total number of beads.
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  1. 10) A jar has 8 red beads and 15 green beads. Write the ratio of green beads to the total number of beads.
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 6 : 13
  2. 2. 3 : 8
  3. 3. 4 : 11
  4. 4. 8 : 23
  1. 5. 15 : 23
  2. 6. 15 : 23
  3. 7. 7 : 16
  4. 8. 13 : 21
  1. 9. 12 : 19
  2. 10. 15 : 23
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What each level generates

Grade 6 writing ratios — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1Part to part
  2. Level 2Part to whole
  3. Level 3From the total, in simplest form

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →

More Grade 6 ratios & proportions skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

▸What are ratios and proportions in Grade 6?

A ratio compares two quantities, such as 2 red to 3 blue. A proportion states that two ratios are equal, like 2:3 = 8:12. Grade 6 focuses on ratio language, equivalent ratios, and unit rates before Grade 7 formalises proportional relationships.

▸What is a unit rate, and how is it different from a ratio?

A ratio compares two quantities (say 150 miles to 3 hours). The unit rate is the amount for one unit — divide to get 50 miles per 1 hour. Choose the Unit Rates sub-skill and every problem works with that per-one value.

▸How do you simplify a ratio?

Divide both parts by their greatest common factor. For 12:18 the GCF is 6, so it simplifies to 2:3. The Simplifying Ratios sub-skill generates exactly this practice, and the answer key gives each ratio in lowest terms.

▸How many ratio problems should one worksheet have?

Ten to fifteen suits most Grade 6 sessions. Use the stepper to set the count, then press Shuffle for a brand-new set at the same difficulty when you want more practice without repeating the same numbers.

▸Can I print the answer key and reprint the same sheet later?

Yes. Tick the answer key box and a numbered key prints on its own final page, easy to keep aside. The web address stores your exact worksheet, so bookmarking or sharing the link reproduces the identical problems and key.