Solving Proportion Word Problems Flashcardizz

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If four ice creams cost $3.20, what would 8 ice creams cost?

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$6.40

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Allan needs 200 grams of flour for every 4 eggs. How many grams of flour does he need for 8 eggs?

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400 grams

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Sam rakes 3 bags of leaves in 16 minutes. How long will it take him to rake 5 bags of leaves?

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26.6 minutes

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At Bestway, one pound of chicken costs $4.45. How much will 3 pounds cost?

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$13.35

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6 pencils cost 36 cents. How much do 2 pencils cost?

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12 cents

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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?

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

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If 5 apples cost $2.50, what is the cost of 1 apple?

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$0.50

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions show that two ratios are equivalent.