7th Grade Milestone Review - Solving Proportions

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is when two ratios are equivalent and show the same value.

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If a recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk and 3 cups of flour, how much milk is needed if 5 cups of flour are used?

Back

2.5 cups of milk.

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How many pieces of fruit snacks are in a 10-ounce package if a 6-ounce package contains 45 pieces?

Back

75 pieces.

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If hamburger sells for $6 per 3 pounds, how much will 10 pounds cost?

Back

$20.

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If Jeff ran 6 miles in 4 hours, how many miles will he run in 6 hours?

Back

9 miles.

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What is the formula for finding a proportion?

Back

Cross-multiply the two ratios and set them equal to each other.

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If 2/3 of a pizza is left and you eat 1/3 of it, how much of the pizza is left?

Back

1/2 of the pizza.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

Back

Ratios are comparisons of two quantities, and proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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60 miles per hour.

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If 4 apples cost $2, how much do 10 apples cost?

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$5.