Solving Proportions

Solving Proportions

Assessment

Flashcard

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 terms and then solve for the variable.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Nathan packs 39 boxes in 3 hours, how many boxes does he pack per hour?

Back

13 boxes per hour.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Nathan works an 8-hour shift, how many boxes can he pack?

Back

104 boxes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scale of a drawing?

Back

The scale of a drawing is the ratio of the dimensions in the drawing to the actual dimensions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a scale drawing uses a scale of 4 cm:9 ft, what does this mean?

Back

It means that 4 cm in the drawing represents 9 ft in reality.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the actual length of an object from a scale drawing?

Back

Multiply the length in the drawing by the scale factor.

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