Proportions

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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 a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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If the ratio of completed passes to attempted passes is 7:8, what does this mean?

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It means for every 7 completed passes, there are 8 attempted passes.

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If a car travels 280 miles in 7 hours, what is its speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 40 miles per hour (280 miles ÷ 7 hours).

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If 7 sandwich rolls cost $1.68, what is the cost of one roll?

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The cost of one roll is $0.24 ($1.68 ÷ 7 rolls).

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items when given the cost of a smaller quantity?

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Multiply the cost of the smaller quantity by the ratio of the larger quantity to the smaller quantity.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity of one.

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If a dishwasher uses 32 gallons for 4 loads, how many gallons does it use per load?

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It uses 8 gallons per load (32 gallons ÷ 4 loads).

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How do you set up a proportion to solve a problem?

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Identify the two ratios involved and set them equal to each other.