Proportion Word Problems

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you set up a proportion to solve a word problem?

Back

Identify the two quantities that are being compared, set them as a ratio, and then create an equation to solve for the unknown.

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If 15 recipes are learned in 3 weeks, how many recipes are learned per week?

Back

5 recipes per week.

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What is the formula to find the total number of items based on a rate?

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Total items = Rate × Time.

Front

If 8 quizzes are taken in 2 weeks, how many quizzes are taken per week?

Back

4 quizzes per week.

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How do you find the number of weeks needed to reach a certain number of quizzes?

Back

Divide the total number of quizzes desired by the number of quizzes taken per week.

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What is the relationship between cost and number of attendees in a budget problem?

Back

Cost per attendee can be calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of attendees.

Front

If 4 attendees cost $12, what is the cost per attendee?

Back

$3 per attendee.

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How do you determine the maximum number of attendees within a budget?

Back

Divide the total budget by the cost per attendee.

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If 25 liters of jam are made in 5 days, how much jam is made per day?

Back

5 liters per day.