Ratio Lab | The Missing Link

Solving ratios when the total is a mystery, using parts and differences.

The Workshop Crafting

You are crafting a custom armor set. The blueprint ratio of Iron to Steel is 5 : 2. You don't know the total needed, but you know exactly how much Iron you have.

Slide to adjust your inventory.

Step 1: Find 1 Block

Iron ÷ 5 blocks = per block
Ratio 5 : 2

Iron (Known)

Steel (Unknown)

Steel Needed:

The Difference Trap

Player A and Player B have an XP ratio of 5 : 3. Player A has scored exactly more XP than Player B. What is their Total XP?

Player A is XP ahead.

Step 1: Find 1 Block

Look at the blocks. Player A has exactly 2 extra blocks.

XP ÷ 2 extra blocks = per block
Ratio 5 : 3

Player A Total:

Player B Total:

Combined Total XP:

Mastery Quiz

20 Qs

Instructions: Type the final answer only. Do not include units like $, kg, or words in your answer.

Score: / 20