Proportion Word Problems

Proportion Word Problems

Assessment

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Mathematics

7th - 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 set the products equal to each other.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the exchange rate?

Back

The exchange rate is the value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the exchange rate is 1 Jamaican dollar = 0.5 US dollars, how many Jamaican dollars do you get for $28?

Back

$56 Jamaican dollars.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the ratio of sugar to flour is 1:5, how much sugar is needed for 25 cups of flour?

Back

5 cups of sugar.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together.

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