Proportion Word Problems

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What is a proportion?

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

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How do you solve a proportion word problem?

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To solve a proportion word problem, identify the ratios involved, set up a proportion equation, and solve for the unknown.

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If 1 can of pineapple chunks costs $2, how much do 5 cans cost?

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5 cans cost $10.

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If Farah learned 15 recipes in 3 weeks, how many recipes does she learn per week?

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Farah learns 5 recipes per week.

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If 25 out of 30 students prefer pizza, what is the ratio of students who prefer pizza?

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The ratio is 25:30 or 5:6.

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How do you find a reasonable prediction using proportions?

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Use the ratio from a smaller group to predict the outcome for a larger group.

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If 4 bulbs of garlic cost $8, how much do 16 bulbs cost?

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16 bulbs cost $32.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the ratio of two measurements in which the second term is 1.

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If Sasha jars 25 liters in 5 days, how much does she jar in 1 day?

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Sasha jars 5 liters per day.

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If Sasha spent 7 days making jam, how much jam did she jar?

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Sasha jarred 35 liters of jam.