Proportion and Conversions Review

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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 the formula for converting kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.621371.

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If 5 ice cream cones are sold for every 3 brownies, what is the ratio of ice cream cones to brownies?

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The ratio of ice cream cones to brownies is 5:3.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of items.

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What is the relationship between cups of milk and cups of flour in a recipe?

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The relationship is a ratio that must be maintained to keep the recipe proportional.

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If a recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour, how much milk is needed for 5 cups of flour?

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2.5 cups of milk are needed to maintain the proportion.

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What is the best way to compare prices of different quantities?

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Calculate the unit price for each option and compare them.

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How many baseball cards can be bought if 36 cards cost $18?

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You can buy 2 baseball cards for $1, so with $9, you can buy 18 baseball cards.

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What is the conversion factor from miles to kilometers?

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1 mile is approximately equal to 1.60934 kilometers.