Proportions Word Problems

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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 set the products equal to each other.

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What is the formula for finding the unit rate?

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The unit rate is found by dividing the quantity by the number of units, expressed as 'quantity per unit'.

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If 3 apples cost $1.50, what is the cost of 1 apple?

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$0.50 per apple.

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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 equivalent.

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How can you use proportions to solve word problems?

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You can set up a proportion based on the relationships described in the problem and solve for the unknown.

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If 14 children made 84 bracelets, how many bracelets does 1 child make?

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6 bracelets per child.

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If Jason practices karate for 18 hours over 3 weeks, how many hours does he practice per week?

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6 hours per week.

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What is the weight of a 360-gram chocolate bar in ounces?

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12.70 ounces.

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If Allison can sew 3 scarves in 75 minutes, how many scarves can she sew in 4 hours?

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9.6 scarves.