Solving Proportion Word Problems Flashcardizz

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What is a proportion?

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

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and then solve for the unknown.

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If 6 pencils cost 36 cents, how much does 1 pencil cost?

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6 cents.

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If 1 cm on a map represents 25 km, how many kilometers does 3 cm represent?

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75 kilometers.

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What is the formula to find the unit rate?

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Unit Rate = Total Amount / Number of Units.

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If Isaac uses 3 cups of cheese for 1 pizza, how many cups does he use for 3 pizzas?

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9 cups.

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If Lee can type 432 words in 6 minutes, how many words can he type in 2 minutes?

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144 words.

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If Sam rakes 3 bags of leaves in 16 minutes, how long will it take him to rake 1 bag?

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Approximately 5.33 minutes.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions show that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find the total cost if you know the cost of one item?

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Total Cost = Cost of One Item x Number of Items.