Proportions, Percent Proportions and Unit Rates Test

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you find the unit rate?

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To find the unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units. For example, if you travel 150 miles on 5 gallons, the unit rate is 150 miles ÷ 5 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does percent proportion mean?

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Percent proportion is a way to express a ratio as a fraction of 100. It is often used to find the percentage of a quantity.

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If a car travels 50 miles in 1 hour, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 50 miles per hour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then divide. For example, if a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the formula for finding the percent of a number?

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The formula is: (part/whole) x 100 = percent.

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If there are 5 ice cream cones for every 3 brownies, how many cones are there for 24 brownies?

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There are 40 ice cream cones for 24 brownies.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A