Proportion Word Problems (for a grade)

Proportion Word Problems (for a grade)

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Mathematics

7th Grade

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Hard

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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 to solve a word problem?

Back

Identify the two quantities that are being compared, set them as a fraction, and cross-multiply to solve.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 80 words can be typed in 1 minute, how many words can be typed in 30 minutes?

Back

2400 words (80 words/minute * 30 minutes = 2400 words).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sasha jarred 25 liters of jam in 5 days. How much jam does she jar in 7 days?

Back

35 liters (25 liters/5 days = 5 liters/day; 5 liters/day * 7 days = 35 liters).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, how much can he buy for $10?

Back

8 pounds (3 pounds/$3.75 = 0.8 pounds/$1; $10 * 0.8 pounds = 8 pounds).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Farah learned 15 recipes in 3 weeks. How many recipes will she learn in 4 weeks?

Back

20 recipes (15 recipes/3 weeks = 5 recipes/week; 5 recipes/week * 4 weeks = 20 recipes).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

Back

Divide the quantity by the number of units (e.g., miles per hour, cost per item).

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