Proportion Word Problems
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proportion?
Back
A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you set up a proportion for word problems?
Back
Identify the two quantities that are being compared and set them equal to each other as a fraction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo lasts 16 weeks, how do you find out how long an 18-ounce bottle will last?
Back
Set up a proportion: 12/16 = 18/x, then solve for x.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to find the length of a drawing if the actual dimensions are known?
Back
Use the ratio of the drawing dimensions to the actual dimensions.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a model car is 3 inches wide and the actual car is 4 feet wide, how do you find the height of the actual car?
Back
Set up a proportion using the widths and the heights: 3/2 = 48/h, then solve for h.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the cost per pound of an item?
Back
Divide the total cost by the total weight.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, how much granola can he buy for $10?
Back
Calculate the cost per pound: $3.75/3 = $1.25 per pound. Then $10/$1.25 = 8 pounds.
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