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

Identify the quantities involved and their relationships, then write them as fractions equal to each other.

It means that 1 centimeter on the map represents 13 miles in reality.

1 apple costs $$\frac{12}{20} = 0.6$$ dollars.

Cross-multiply the known values and solve for the unknown.

Read the problem carefully to understand the relationships between the quantities.

1 dollar is equivalent to 6 Pounds.

You read $$\frac{146}{3} \text{ pages per hour}$$ .

Identify the key quantities and their relationships, then express them using variables and numbers.

Units help ensure that the quantities being compared are compatible and meaningful.