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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If 1 tsp of sugar is used with 2.5 cups of water, how much sugar is needed for 10 cups of water?

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4 tsp of sugar.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If 6 pencils cost 36 cents, how much do 2 pencils cost?

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12 cents.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find the cost per item?

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Cost per item = Total cost / Number of items.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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

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3 pizzas.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find the time taken to complete a task based on a rate?

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Time = Total work / Rate of work.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If Sam rakes 3 bags of leaves in 16 minutes, how long will it take him to rake 5 bags?

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26.6 minutes.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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On a map, if 1 cm represents 25 km, how many kilometers does 7 cm represent?

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175 kilometers.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios are comparisons of two quantities, while proportions show that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A