Solving Proportion Word Problems

Solving Proportion Word Problems

Unit 6 Packet; Page 8

Multiple Choice

When solving a proportion word problem, what is the first thing you should do?

• create a key

• start multiplying and dividing numbers

Multiple Choice

If I am comparing cups of flour to number of cookies, which key is correct?

• flour / cookies

• cookies / flour

• It doesn't matter. Either one works.

Multiple Choice

Keith bought 4 shirts for $36. At this rate, what would his cost be for 7 shirts?

• $63.00
• $53.00
• $43.00
• $73.00

Multiple Choice

If 3 pounds of apples costs $0.90, how much will 10 pounds cost?

• $3.00
• $2.50
• $3.50
• $2.25

Multiple Choice

Carol spends 17 hours in a 2-week period practicing her culinary skills. How many hours does she practice in 5 weeks?

• 42.5 hours
• 35.6 hours
• 28.5 hours
• 17.5 hours

Multiple Choice

Sasha jarred 25 liters of jam after 5 days. How much jam did Sasha jar if she spent 7 days making jam?

• 35 jars
• 30 jars
• 25 jars
• 40 jars

Multiple Choice

Harold took a total of 8 quizzes over the course of 2 weeks. How many weeks of school will Harold have to attend this quarter before he will have taken a total of 20 quizzes?

• 5 weeks
• 6 weeks
• 7 weeks
• 8 weeks

Multiple Choice

Danielle used 8 centimeters of tape to wrap 4 presents. How many presents did Danielle wrap if she used 30 centimeters of tape?

• 15 presents
• 16 presents
• 14 presents
• 13 presents