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This worksheet covers Proportions Word Problems, which is part of the Ratio and Proportions module in the Middle School Math course. Practice problems are designed to strengthen key concepts and build confidence.
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Set 3 — Foundation
A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar. How many cups of sugar do you need for 4 cups of flour?
6 cups
4.5 cups
5 cups
3 cups
In a class of 30 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3. How many girls are in the class?
18 girls
12 girls
15 girls
20 girls
A map uses a scale of 1 inch to 5 miles. If two cities are 3 inches apart on the map, how far apart are they in reality?
15 miles
20 miles
10 miles
12 miles
If 4 pencils cost 2 dollars, how much would 10 pencils cost?
5 dollars
4 dollars
6 dollars
3 dollars
A car can travel 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas. How far can it travel on 15 gallons?
450 miles
350 miles
400 miles
500 miles
In a recipe, the ratio of oil to vinegar is 4:1. If you use 8 cups of oil, how much vinegar do you need?
2 cups
4 cups
3 cups
1 cup
If 6 workers can complete a task in 8 hours, how long will it take 3 workers to complete the same task?
16 hours
24 hours
20 hours
18 hours
A car's fuel efficiency is 25 miles per gallon. How far can it go on 4 gallons?
100 miles
80 miles
120 miles
90 miles
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