Proportions Initial Word Problems Practice

Proportions Initial Word Problems Practice

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Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proportion?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you solve a proportion?

Back

To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and then solve for the unknown variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 4 cans of soup cost $2.60, how much will 10 cans cost?

Back

$6.50

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Carol spends 17 hours in a 2-week period practicing her culinary skills. How many hours does she practice in 5 weeks?

Back

42.5 hours

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

I have read 146 pages in 3 hours. How long would it take to read an entire 390 page book?

Back

8 hours

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A cake recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk and 3 cups of flour. If 5 cups of flour are used, how many cups of milk should be used?

Back

2.5 cups milk

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

Back

The formula is a/b = c/d, where a, b, c, and d are the values in the proportion.

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