Proportion Review

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two quantities that remain constant as the quantities change. It is often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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If it costs $4.00 to rent a scooter for 1/4 hour, how much does it cost for 1 hour?

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$16.00

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If 24 star fruit cost $47.60, how much does 1 star fruit cost?

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$1.99

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 4 boys for every 6 girls?

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The ratio is 4:6, which can be simplified to 2:3.

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If there are 18,000 total students and the ratio of boys to girls is 4:6, how many boys are there?

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7,200 boys.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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If the ratio of Marvel fans to DC fans is 5:4 and there are 85 Marvel fans, how many DC fans are there?

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68 DC fans.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate, divide both quantities in the ratio by the same number to simplify it to a ratio of 1.

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other is constant.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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