Unit 4, Proportional Relationships and Percentages

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where the ratio of one quantity to the other quantity is constant.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality can be found by dividing one quantity by the other in a proportional relationship (y/x).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is 44% of 325?

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143

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 34% = 34/100 = 0.34.

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What is the formula for finding the total cost in a proportional relationship?

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Total Cost = Constant of Proportionality × Number of Items.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If 2 seashells cost $0.80, what is the cost per seashell?

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Cost per seashell = Total Cost / Number of Seashells = $0.80 / 2 = $0.40.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean if two quantities are directly proportional?

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If two quantities are directly proportional, as one quantity increases, the other quantity increases at a constant rate.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the constant of proportionality for the relationship y = 3x?

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The constant of proportionality is 3.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If a graph shows a straight line through the origin, what does that indicate?

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It indicates a proportional relationship between the two variables.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the cost of renting DVDs at Store A if the constant of proportionality is $3.15?

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The cost to rent x DVDs is given by the formula: Cost = 3.15 × x.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B