6th Grade Math (Math 6) · Chapter 4 · Lesson 4.3 · Printable PDF

Scaling a Ratio Up or Down Worksheet with Answer Key

8 problems on scaling a ratio up or down: using a scale factor, writing ratios in simplest form, checking equivalent ratios, a model volcano, finding a mistake, terrarium mixes, and first-aid kits. 2 pages, with a worked answer key.

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  1. Scale each ratio by the factor given.
    4 : 9, factor 611 : 3, factor 548 : 36, factor \dfrac{1}{12}7 : 10, factor \dfrac{1}{2}1.5 : 4, factor 6
  2. Write each ratio in simplest form, or say it already is.
    24 : 3245 : 1826 : 6572 : 6019 : 24
  3. Write both ratios in simplest form and say whether they are equivalent.
    14 : 21 and 10 : 1512 : 16 and 18 : 2735 : 20 and 56 : 329 : 15 and 15 : 9
  4. Word problem: scale the volcano mix of baking soda and vinegar.
  5. Find Ryan's mistake in simplifying 36 : 54.
  6. List every ratio equivalent to 4 : 6 with whole amounts less than 20.
  7. Word problem: how much soil Layla needs for 11 cups of charcoal.
  8. Word problem: first-aid kits after the nurse removes bandages and cold packs.

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