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 1 cm on a map represents 25 km, how do you find the distance for 7 cm?

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Multiply 7 cm by 25 km/cm to get 175 km.

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How many words can Lee type in 1 minute if he types 432 words in 6 minutes?

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Lee can type 72 words in 1 minute (432 words ÷ 6 minutes).

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What is the relationship between sugar and water in Sayed's pizza dough recipe?

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The ratio is 1 tsp of sugar for every 2.5 cups of water.

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If Sayed uses 10 cups of water, how much sugar does he need?

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He needs 4 tsp of sugar (10 cups ÷ 2.5 cups/tsp = 4 tsp).

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How do you find the cost of 8 ice creams if 4 cost $3.20?

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Double the cost of 4 ice creams: $3.20 × 2 = $6.40.

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If Isaac uses 3 cups of cheese for one pizza, how many pizzas can he make with 9 cups?

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Isaac can make 3 pizzas (9 cups ÷ 3 cups/pizza = 3 pizzas).

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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To find a unit rate, divide the quantity by the number of units.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together.