Proportions: word problems (9/23)

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you determine if two quantities are directly proportional?

Back

Two quantities are directly proportional if they increase or decrease at the same rate, meaning their ratio remains constant.

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If 3 attendees cost $12, what is the cost per attendee?

Back

The cost per attendee is $4.

Front

If Tyrone budgets $16 for his picnic, how many attendees can he afford if the cost per attendee is $4?

Back

Tyrone can afford 4 attendees.

Front

Gwen learned 8 recipes in 4 weeks. How many recipes does she learn per week?

Back

Gwen learns 2 recipes per week.

Front

If Gwen wants to learn 10 recipes, how many weeks will it take her?

Back

It will take Gwen 5 weeks to learn 10 recipes.

Front

Jim prepared 4 grams of dough in 2 hours. How much dough does he prepare in 1 hour?

Back

Jim prepares 2 grams of dough in 1 hour.

Front

If Jim works for 4 hours, how much dough will he prepare?

Back

Jim will prepare 8 grams of dough.

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Jan prepared 5 kilograms of dough in 2 hours. How much dough does she prepare in 1 hour?

Back

Jan prepares 2.5 kilograms of dough in 1 hour.

Front

If Jan works for 4 hours, how much dough will she prepare?

Back

Jan will prepare 10 kilograms of dough.