Since the user options (ExplainAnswer, TeachTopic, GeneratePractice) are all set to
false, I will proceed directly to solving each problem step by step and then provide the final answers in order.
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Problem 1:
The ratio of girls to boys is 3:2. There are 12 boys. How many girls?
- The ratio 3:2 means for every 2 boys, there are 3 girls.
- If there are 12 boys, divide 12 by 2 → 12 ÷ 2 = 6.
- That means the “unit” of the ratio is multiplied by 6.
- So multiply the girl part (3) by 6 → 3 × 6 = 18.
✔ Answer: 18 girls.
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Problem 2:
Andrew bought 32 kiwi fruits for $16. How many can he buy with $4?
- First, find how many kiwis per dollar: 32 ÷ 16 = 2 kiwis per dollar.
- With $4, he can buy: 2 × 4 = 8 kiwis.
✔ Answer: 8 kiwi fruits.
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Problem 3:
13 candy bars weigh 26 ounces. What’s the weight of 35 candy bars?
- Find weight per candy bar: 26 ÷ 13 = 2 ounces per bar.
- Multiply by 35: 35 × 2 = 70 ounces.
✔ Answer: 70 ounces.
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Problem 4:
2 pounds of meat serve 5 people. How many pounds needed for 13 people?
- Find pounds per person: 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4 pounds per person.
- For 13 people: 0.4 × 13 = 5.2 pounds.
✔ Answer: 5.2 pounds.
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Problem 5:
Photographer takes 12 pictures in 5 minutes. How long for 132 pictures?
- Find time per picture: 5 ÷ 12 minutes per picture.
- For 132 pictures: (5 ÷ 12) × 132 = ?
Let’s calculate:
→ 132 ÷ 12 = 11
→ 11 × 5 = 55 minutes.
✔ Answer: 55 minutes.
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Final Answer:
1. 18
2. 8
3. 70
4. 5.2
5. 55
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word problems proportions worksheet.
