proportion word problems

proportion word problems

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Flashcard

Mathematics

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
6.RP.A.3B, 7.RP.A.2A, 7.RP.A.2C

+6

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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. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you solve a proportion word problem?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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. It indicates how much of one currency you can exchange for another.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

You can get $56 Jamaican dollars for $28.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does scale mean in a map context?

Back

Scale refers to the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. For example, a scale of 1cm = 8km means 1cm on the map represents 8km in reality.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If two cities are 24cm apart on a map with a scale of 1cm = 8km, what is the actual distance?

Back

The actual distance is 192 km.

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for finding the new dimensions of a shape when enlarged?

Back

To find the new dimensions, use the ratio of the new size to the original size. For example, if the width is enlarged from 3 in. to 15 in., the height can be found using the same ratio.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

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