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Ratio Problem Solving

What type of ratio problems could i be asked to solve.

• Writing ratios
• The link between ratios and fractions 
• Equivalent ratios
• Simplifying ratios
• Sharing an amount in a given ratio 
• E.g.,  Kerry is given $30 more than Kacey who is given $50
• E.g.,  Kerry and Kacey are sharing money in the ratio 8 : 5, Kacey gets $50
• E.g.,  Kerry and Kacey are sharing money in the ratio 8 : 5 whilst Kacey is also sharing money with Kylie in the ratio 1 : 2

How do I solve a ratio problem when given the difference between two parts?

• Find the difference in the number of parts between the two quantities in the ratio
• Compare the difference in the number of parts with the difference between the actual numbers  
• Simplify to find out the value of one part
• Multiply the value of one part by the number of parts for each quantity in the ratio 
• Multiply the value of one part by the total number of parts to find the total amount

Given one quantity of a ratio, how can I find the other quantity?

• Compare the given quantity  with the relevant number of parts in the ratio
• Simplify to find the value of one part
• Multiply the value of one part by the number of parts in the remaining quantity in the ratio

How do I combine two ratios to make a three-part ratio?

• Identify the link between the two different ratios 
• Find equivalent ratios  for both original ratios, where the value of the link is the same
• Join the two, two-part ratios into a three-part ratio

Worked example

The ratio of cabbage leaves eaten by two rabbits, Alfred and Bob, is 8 : 4 respectively. It is known that Alfred eats 12 more cabbage leaves than Bob for a particular period of time. Find the total number of cabbage leaves eaten by the rabbits and the number that each rabbit eats individually.

The difference in the number of parts is

8 - 4 = 4 parts

This means that

4 parts = 12 cabbage leaves

Dividing both by 4

1 part = 3 cabbage leaves

Find the total number of parts

8 + 4 = 12 parts

Find the total number of cabbage leaves

12  × 3 = 36

36 cabbage leaves in total

Find the number eaten by Alfred

24 cabbage leaves

Find the number eaten by Bob

12 cabbage leaves

A particular shade of pink paint is made using 3 parts red paint, to two parts white paint.

Mark already has 36 litres of red paint, but no white paint. Calculate the volume of white paint that Mark needs to purchase in order to use all of his red paint, and calculate the total amount of pink paint this will produce.

The ratio of red to white is

Mark already has 36 litres of red, so

36 litres = 3 parts

Divide both sides by 3.

12 litres = 1 part

The ratio was 3 : 2 Find the volume of white paint, 2 parts

2  × 12 = 24

24 litres of white paint

In total there are 5 parts, so the total volume of paint will be

5 × 12 = 60

60 litres in total

In Jamie’s sock drawer the ratio of black socks to striped socks is 5 : 2 respectively. The ratio of striped socks to white socks in the drawer is 6 : 7 respectively.

Calculate the percentage of socks in the drawer that are black.

Write down the ratios

B : S = 5 : 2 S : W = 6 : 7

S features in both ratios, so we can use it as a link Multiply the B : S ratio by 3 to find an equivalent ratio Both ratios are now comparing to 6 striped socks

B : S = 15 : 6 S : W = 6 : 7

Link them together

B : S : W = 15 : 6 : 7

15 + 6 + 7 = 28

This means 15 out of 28 socks are black Find 15 out of 28 as a decimal by completing the division

Convert to a percentage Multiply by 100 and round to 3 significant figures

53.6 % of the socks are black

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Solving Ratio Problems

• We add the parts of the ratio to find the total number of parts.
• There are 2 + 3 = 5 parts in the ratio in total.
• To find the value of one part we divide the total amount by the total number of parts.
• 50 ÷ 5 = 10.
• We multiply the ratio by the value of each part.
• 2:3 multiplied by 10 gives us 20:30.
• The 50 counters are shared into 20 counters to 30 counters.

• 2 + 3 = 5 and so there are 5 parts in the ratio in total.
• We divide by this total number of parts to find the value of each part.
• We multiply the original ratio by the value of each part.
• We have 20:30.

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A ratio compares values .

A ratio says how much of one thing there is compared to another thing.

Ratios can be shown in different ways:

A ratio can be scaled up:

Try it Yourself

Using ratios.

The trick with ratios is to always multiply or divide the numbers by the same value .

Example: A Recipe for pancakes uses 3 cups of flour and 2 cups of milk.

So the ratio of flour to milk is 3 : 2

To make pancakes for a LOT of people we might need 4 times the quantity, so we multiply the numbers by 4:

3 ×4 : 2 ×4 = 12 : 8

In other words, 12 cups of flour and 8 cups of milk .

The ratio is still the same, so the pancakes should be just as yummy.

"Part-to-Part" and "Part-to-Whole" Ratios

The examples so far have been "part-to-part" (comparing one part to another part).

But a ratio can also show a part compared to the whole lot .

Example: There are 5 pups, 2 are boys, and 3 are girls

Part-to-Part:

The ratio of boys to girls is 2:3 or 2 / 3

The ratio of girls to boys is 3:2 or 3 / 2

Part-to-Whole:

The ratio of boys to all pups is 2:5 or 2 / 5

The ratio of girls to all pups is 3:5 or 3 / 5

Try It Yourself

We can use ratios to scale drawings up or down (by multiplying or dividing).

Example: To draw a horse at 1/10th normal size, multiply all sizes by 1/10th

This horse in real life is 1500 mm high and 2000 mm long, so the ratio of its height to length is

1500 : 2000

What is that ratio when we draw it at 1/10th normal size?

We can make any reduction/enlargement we want that way.

"I must have big feet, my foot is nearly as long as my Mom's!"

But then she thought to measure heights, and found she is 133cm tall, and her Mom is 152cm tall.

In a table this is:

The "foot-to-height" ratio in fraction style is:

We can simplify those fractions like this:

And we get this (please check that the calcs are correct):

"Oh!" she said, "the Ratios are the same".

"So my foot is only as big as it should be for my height, and is not really too big."

You can practice your ratio skills by Making Some Chocolate Crispies

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Ratios and Proportion

Ratio and Proportion are explained majorly based on fractions. When a fraction is represented in the form of a:b, then it is a ratio whereas a proportion states that two ratios are equal. Here, a and b are any two integers.  The ratio and proportion are the two important concepts, and it is the foundation to understand the various concepts in mathematics as well as in science.

In our daily life, we use the concept of ratio and proportion such as in business while dealing with money or while cooking any dish, etc. Sometimes, students get confused with the concept of ratio and proportion. In this article, the students get a clear vision of these two concepts with more solved examples and problems.

For example, ⅘ is a ratio and the proportion statement is 20/25 = ⅘. If we solve this proportional statement, we get:

20 x 5 = 25 x 4

Check: Ratio and Proportion PDF

Therefore, the ratio defines the relationship between two quantities such as a:b, where b is not equal to 0. Example: The ratio of 2 to 4 is represented as 2:4 = 1:2. And the statement is said to be in proportion here. The application of proportion can be seen in direct proportion .

What is Ratio and Proportion in Maths?

The definition of ratio and proportion is described here in this section. Both concepts are an important part of Mathematics. In real life also, you may find a lot of examples such as the rate of speed (distance/time) or price (rupees/meter) of a material, etc, where the concept of the ratio is highlighted.

Proportion is an equation that defines that the two given ratios are equivalent to each other. For example, the time taken by train to cover 100km per hour is equal to the time taken by it to cover the distance of 500km for 5 hours. Such as 100km/hr = 500km/5hrs.

Let us now learn Maths ratio and proportion concept one by one.

Ratio Meaning

In certain situations, the comparison of two quantities by the method of division is very efficient. We can say that the comparison or simplified form of two quantities of the same kind is referred to as a ratio. This relation gives us how many times one quantity is equal to the other quantity. In simple words, the ratio is the number that can be used to express one quantity as a fraction of the other ones.

The two numbers in a ratio can only be compared when they have the same unit. We make use of ratios to compare two things. The sign used to denote a ratio is ‘:’.

A ratio can be written as a fraction, say 2/5. We happen to see various comparisons or say ratios in our daily life.

Hence, the ratio can be represented in three different forms, such as:

Key Points to Remember: 

• The ratio should exist between the quantities of the same kind
• While comparing two things, the units should be similar
• There should be significant order of terms
• The comparison of two ratios can be performed, if the ratios are equivalent like the fractions

Definition of Proportion

Proportion is an equation that defines that the two given ratios are equivalent to each other. In other words, the proportion states the equality of the two fractions or the ratios. In proportion, if two sets of given numbers are increasing or decreasing in the same ratio, then the ratios are said to be directly proportional to each other.

For example, the time taken by train to cover 100km per hour is equal to the time taken by it to cover the distance of 500km for 5 hours. Such as 100km/hr = 500km/5hrs.

Ratio and proportions are said to be faces of the same coin. When two ratios are equal in value, then they are said to be in proportion . In simple words, it compares two ratios. Proportions are denoted by the symbol  ‘::’ or ‘=’.

The proportion can be classified into the following categories, such as:

Direct Proportion

Inverse proportion, continued proportion.

Now, let us discuss all these methods in brief:

The direct proportion describes the relationship between two quantities, in which the increases in one quantity, there is an increase in the other quantity also. Similarly, if one quantity decreases, the other quantity also decreases. Hence, if “a” and “b” are two quantities, then the direction proportion is written as a∝b.

The inverse proportion describes the relationship between two quantities in which an increase in one quantity leads to a decrease in the other quantity. Similarly, if there is a decrease in one quantity, there is an increase in the other quantity. Therefore, the inverse proportion of two quantities, say “a” and “b” is represented by a∝(1/b).

Consider two ratios to be a: b and c: d .

Then in order to find the continued proportion for the two given ratio terms, we convert the means to a single term/number. This would, in general, be the LCM of means.

For the given ratio, the LCM of b & c will be bc.

Thus, multiplying the first ratio by c and the second ratio by b, we have

First ratio- ca:bc

Second ratio- bc: bd

Thus, the continued proportion can be written in the form of ca: bc: bd

Ratio and Proportion Formula

Now, let us learn the Maths ratio and proportion formulas here.

Ratio Formula

Assume that, we have two quantities (or two numbers or two entities) and we have to find the ratio of these two, then the formula for ratio is defined as;

where a and b could be any two quantities .

Here, “a” is called the first term or antecedent , and “b” is called the second term or consequent .

Example: In ratio 4:9, is represented by 4/9, where 4 is antecedent and 9 is consequent.

If we multiply and divide each term of ratio by the same number (non-zero), it doesn’t affect the ratio.

Example: 4:9 = 8:18 = 12:27

Also, read:    Ratio Formula

Proportion Formula

Now, let us assume that, in proportion, the two ratios are a:b & c:d. The two terms ‘b’ and ‘c’ are called  ‘means or mean term,’ whereas the terms ‘a’ and ‘d’ are known as ‘ extremes or extreme terms.’

Example:  Let us consider one more example of a number of students in a classroom. Our first ratio of the number of girls to boys is 3:5 and that of the other is 4:8, then the proportion can be written as:

3 : 5 ::  4 : 8 or 3/5 = 4/8

Here, 3 & 8 are the extremes, while 5 & 4 are the means.

Note: The ratio value does not affect when the same non-zero number is multiplied or divided on each term.

Important Properties of Proportion

The following are the important properties of proportion:

• Addendo – If a : b = c : d, then a + c : b + d
• Subtrahendo – If a : b = c : d, then a – c : b – d
• Dividendo – If a : b = c : d, then a – b : b = c – d : d
• Componendo – If a : b = c : d, then a + b : b = c+d : d
• Alternendo – If a : b = c : d, then a : c = b: d
• Invertendo – If a : b = c : d, then b : a = d : c
• Componendo and dividendo – If a : b = c : d, then a + b : a – b = c + d : c – d

Difference Between Ratio and Proportion

To understand the concept of ratio and proportion, go through the difference between ratio and proportion given here.

Fourth, Third and Mean Proportional

If a : b = c : d, then:

• d is called the fourth proportional to a, b, c.
• c is called the third proportion to a and b.
• Mean proportional between a and b is √(ab).

Comparison of Ratios

If (a:b)>(c:d) = (a/b>c/d)

The compounded ratio of the ratios: (a : b), (c : d), (e : f) is (ace : bdf).

Duplicate Ratios

If a:b is a ratio, then:

• a 2 :b 2  is a duplicate ratio
• √a:√b is the sub-duplicate ratio
• a 3 :b 3 is a triplicate ratio

Ratio and Proportion Tricks

Let us learn here some rules and tricks to solve problems based on ratio and proportion topics.

• If u/v = x/y, then uy = vx
• If u/v = x/y, then u/x = v/y
• If u/v = x/y, then v/u = y/x
• If u/v = x/y, then (u+v)/v = (x+y)/y
• If u/v = x/y, then (u-v)/v = (x-y)/y
• If u/v = x/y, then (u+v)/ (u-v) = (x+y)/(x-y), which is known as componendo -Dividendo Rule
• If a/(b+c) = b/(c+a) = c/(a+b) and a+b+ c ≠0, then a =b = c

Ratio and Proportion Summary

• Ratio defines the relationship between the quantities of two or more objects. It is used to compare the quantities of the same kind.
• If two or more ratios are equal, then it is said to be in proportion.
• The proportion can be represented in two different ways. Either it can be represented using an equal sign or by using a colon symbol. (i.e) a:b = c:d or a:b :: c:d
• If we multiply or divide each term of the ratio by the same number, it does not affect the ratio.
• For any three quantities, the quantities are said to be in continued proportion, if the ratio between the first and second quantity is equal to the ratio between the second and third quantity.
• For any four quantities, they are said to be in continued proportion, if the ratio between the first and second quantities is equal to the ratio between the third and fourth quantities

Ratio And Proportion Examples

Example 1: 

Are the ratios 4:5 and 8:10 said to be in Proportion?

4:5= 4/5 = 0.8 and 8: 10= 8/10= 0.8

Since both the ratios are equal, they are said to be in proportion.

Are the two ratios 8:10 and 7:10 in proportion?

8:10= 8/10= 0.8 and 7:10= 7/10= 0.7

Since both the ratios are not equal, they are not in proportion.

Example 3: 

Given ratio are-

Find a: b: c.

Multiplying the first ratio by 5, second by 3 and third by 6, we have

a:b = 10: 15

b:c = 15 : 6

c:d = 6 : 24

In the ratio’s above, all the mean terms are equal, thus

a:b:c:d = 10:15:6:24

Check whether the following statements are true or false.

a] 12 : 18 = 28 : 56

b] 25 people : 130 people = 15kg : 78kg

The given statement is false.

12 : 18 = 12 / 18 = 2 / 3 = 2 : 3

28 : 56 = 28 / 56 = 1 / 2 = 1 : 2

They are unequal.

b] 25 persons : 130 persons = 15kg : 78kg

The given statement is true.

25 people : 130 people = 5: 26

15kg : 78kg = 5: 26

They are equal.

The earnings of Rohan is 12000 rupees every month and Anish is 191520 per year. If the monthly expenses of every person are around 9960 rupees. Find the ratio of the savings.

Savings of Rohan per month = Rs (12000-9960) = Rs. 2040

Yearly income of Anish = Rs. 191520

Hence, the monthly income of Anish = Rs. 191520/12 = Rs. 15960.

So, the savings of Anish per month = Rs (15960 – 9960) = Rs. 6000

Thus, the ratio of savings of Rohan and Anish is Rs. 2040: Rs.6000 = 17: 50.

Twenty tons of iron is Rs. 600000 (six lakhs). What is the cost of 560 kilograms of iron?

1 ton = 1000 kg 20 tons = 20000 kg The cost of 20000 kg iron = Rs. 600000 The cost of 1 kg iron = Rs{600000}/ {20000} = Rs. 30 The cost of 560 kg iron = Rs 30 × 560 = Rs 16800

The dimensions of the rectangular field are given. The length and breadth of the rectangular field are 50 meters and 15 meters. What is the ratio of the length and breadth of the field?

Length of the rectangular field = 50 m

Breadth of the rectangular field = 15 m

Hence, the ratio of length to breadth = 50: 15

⇒ 50: 15 = 10: 3.

Thus, the ratio of length and breadth of the rectangular field is 10:3.

Obtain a ratio of 90 centimetres to 1.5 meters.

The given two quantities are not in the same units.

Convert them into the same units.

1.5 m = 1.5 × 100 = 150 cm

Hence, the required ratio is 90 cm: 150 cm

⇒ 90: 150 = 3: 5

Therefore, the ratio of 90 centimetres to 1.5 meters is 3: 5.

There exists 45 people in an office. Out of which female employees are 25 and the remaining are male employees. Find the ratio of

a] The count of females to males.

b] The count of males to females.

Count of females = 25

Total count of employees = 45

Count of males = 45 – 25 = 20

The ratio of the count of females to the count of males

The count of males to the count of females

Example 10:

Write two equivalent ratios of 6: 4.

Given Ratio : 6: 4, which is equal to 6/4.

Multiplying or dividing the same numbers on both numerator and denominator, we will get the equivalent ratio.

⇒(6×2)/(4×2) = 12/8 = 12: 8

⇒(6÷2)/(4÷2) = 3/2 = 3: 2

Therefore, the two equivalent ratios of 6: 4 are 3: 2 and 12: 8

Example 11 : 

Out of the total students in a class, if the number of boys is 5 and the number of girls is 3, then find the ratio between girls and boys.

The ratio between girls and boys can be written as 3:5 (Girls: Boys). The ratio can also be written in the form of factor like 3/5.

Example 12: 

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. If the sum of numbers is 60, find the numbers.

Given, 2/3 is the ratio of any two numbers.

Let the two numbers be 2x and 3x.

As per the given question, the sum of these two numbers = 60

So, 2x + 3x = 60

Hence, the two numbers are;

2x = 2 x 12 = 24

3x = 3 x 12 = 36

24 and 36 are the required numbers.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Ratios and Proportion

What is the ratio give an example., what is a proportion give example, how to solve proportions with examples, what is the concept of ratios, what are the two different types of proportions.

The two different types of proportions are: Direct Proportion Inverse Proportion

Can we express ratio in terms of fractions?

Yes, we can express ratio in terms of fractions. For example, 3: 4 can be expressed as 3/4.

What is the formula for ratio and proportion?

The formula for ratio is: x:y ⇒ x/y, where x is the first term and y is the second term. The formula for proportion is: p: q :: r : s ⇒ p/q = r/s, Where p and r are the first term in the first and second ratio q and s are the second term and in the first and second ratio.

Find the means and extremes of the proportion 1: 2 :: 3: 4.

In the given proportion 1: 2 :: 3: 4, Means are 2 and 3 Extremes are 1 and 4.

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Learning Objectives

After completing this section, you should be able to:

• Construct ratios to express comparison of two quantities.
• Use and apply proportional relationships to solve problems.
• Determine and apply a constant of proportionality.
• Use proportions to solve scaling problems.

Ratios and proportions are used in a wide variety of situations to make comparisons. For example, using the information from Figure 5.15, we can see that the number of Facebook users compared to the number of Twitter users is 2,006 M to 328 M. Note that the "M" stands for million, so 2,006 million is actually 2,006,000,000 and 328 million is 328,000,000. Similarly, the number of Qzone users compared to the number of Pinterest users is in a ratio of 632 million to 175 million. These types of comparisons are ratios.

Constructing Ratios to Express Comparison of Two Quantities

Note there are three different ways to write a ratio , which is a comparison of two numbers that can be written as: /**/(\$ 1 =0.82\,{€})/**/, how many dollars should you receive? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.

Example 5.31

Solving a proportion involving weights on different planets.

A person who weighs 170 pounds on Earth would weigh 64 pounds on Mars. How much would a typical racehorse (1,000 pounds) weigh on Mars? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Step 1: Set up the two ratios into a proportion. Notice the Earth weights are both in the numerator and the Mars weights are both in the denominator.

170 64 = 1,000 x 170 64 = 1,000 x

Step 2: Cross multiply, and then divide to solve.

170 x = 1,000 ( 64 ) 170 x = 64,000 170 x 170 = 64,000 170 x = 376.5 170 x = 1,000 ( 64 ) 170 x = 64,000 170 x 170 = 64,000 170 x = 376.5

So the 1,000-pound horse would weigh about 376.5 pounds on Mars.

Your Turn 5.31

Example 5.32, solving a proportion involving baking.

A cookie recipe needs /**/1{\text{ inch}} =/**/ how many miles). Then use that scale to determine the approximate lengths of the other borders of the state of Wyoming.

Example 5.38

Solving a scaling problem involving model cars.

Die-cast NASCAR model cars are said to be built on a scale of 1:24 when compared to the actual car. If a model car is 9 inches long, how long is a real NASCAR automobile? Write your answer in feet.

The scale tells us that 1 inch of the model car is equal to 24 inches (2 feet) on the real automobile. So set up the two ratios into a proportion. Notice that the model lengths are both in the numerator and the NASCAR automobile lengths are both in the denominator.

1 24 = 9 x 24 ( 9 ) = x 216 = x 1 24 = 9 x 24 ( 9 ) = x 216 = x

This amount (216) is in inches. To convert to feet, divide by 12, because there are 12 inches in a foot (this conversion from inches to feet is really another proportion!). The final answer is:

216 12 = 18 216 12 = 18

The NASCAR automobile is 18 feet long.

Your Turn 5.38

Check your understanding.

Section 5.4 Exercises

Simplifying Ratios Pixel Picture ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers ​ )

Simplifying Ratios Odd One Out ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers )

Equivalent Ratios Match-Up ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers )

Working with Ratio Practice Strips ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers )

Dividing in a Ratio Practice Strips ( Editable Word | PDF | Answers )

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Multi-objective optimization for finding main design factors of a two-stage helical gearbox with second-stage double gear sets using the eamr method.

1. Introduction

2. optimization problem, 2.1. calculation of gearbox mass, 2.2. calculation of gearbox efficiency, 2.3. objective functions and constrains, 2.3.1. objectives functions, 2.3.2. constrains, 3. methodology, 3.1. method to solve the multi-objective optimization, 3.2. method to solve mcdm problem:, 3.3. method to find the weight of criteria:, 4. single-objective optimization, 5. multi-objective optimization, 6. conclusions, author contributions, data availability statement, acknowledgments, conflicts of interest.

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Dinh, V.-T.; Tran, H.-D.; Vu, D.-B.; Vu, D.; Vu, N.-P.; Do, T.-T. Multi-Objective Optimization for Finding Main Design Factors of a Two-Stage Helical Gearbox with Second-Stage Double Gear Sets Using the EAMR Method. Symmetry 2024 , 16 , 783. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16070783

Dinh V-T, Tran H-D, Vu D-B, Vu D, Vu N-P, Do T-T. Multi-Objective Optimization for Finding Main Design Factors of a Two-Stage Helical Gearbox with Second-Stage Double Gear Sets Using the EAMR Method. Symmetry . 2024; 16(7):783. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16070783

Dinh, Van-Thanh, Huu-Danh Tran, Duc-Binh Vu, Duong Vu, Ngoc-Pi Vu, and Thi-Tam Do. 2024. "Multi-Objective Optimization for Finding Main Design Factors of a Two-Stage Helical Gearbox with Second-Stage Double Gear Sets Using the EAMR Method" Symmetry 16, no. 7: 783. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16070783

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