Level 4 maths work. Rate and ratio

This resource is about showing how to solve problems involving rates and ratios

Show how you work these problem out.

1.  Mara has 4 books for every 3 books Chloe has.

Chloe has 12 books.

Chloe has 12 books:

Chloe 3: Mara 4

Chloe 12: Mara 16`

2.  Sam gets $15 every 5 weeks for doing work around the house.

Show how to work out how many weeks it will take Sam to save $60

5:15

15 x 4 = 60 - 5 x 4 = 20

20:60

3.  There are 6 boys for every 4 girls in a hockey team.

There are 10 girls in the team

Show how to work out how many boys are in the team.

4:6

?:10

4 + 6 = 10 - 6 + 6 = 12

10:12