proportion word problems

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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 set up a proportion for a word problem?

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

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What is the cross-multiplication method?

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Cross-multiplication is a method used to solve proportions by multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio.

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If a model is 3 inches wide and the actual object is 4 feet wide, how do you find the height of the model?

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Set up a proportion using the widths and solve for the height.

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What is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is the ratio of the dimensions of the model to the dimensions of the actual object.

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How do you convert feet to inches?

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Multiply the number of feet by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot.

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If 30 out of 50 students like pizza, how do you find the expected number of students who like pizza out of 190?

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Set up a proportion: 30/50 = x/190 and solve for x.

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What is the formula for finding the length of a scale model?

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Length of model = (Actual length) * (Scale factor).

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How do you find the missing value in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply and then solve for the missing variable.

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object with accurate proportions reduced or enlarged by a certain factor.