proportion word problems

The currency in Egypt is the Pound. The exchange rate is approximately $1 for every 6 Pounds. At this rate, how many dollars would you get if you exchanged 132 Pounds?

Select the proportion that correctly represents the situation.

• $\frac{1\ dollar}{6\ Pounds}=\frac{132\ Pounds}{x\ dollars}$

• $\frac{132\ Pounds}{6\ Pounds}=\frac{1\ dollar}{x\ dollars}$

• $\frac{1\ dollar}{132\ Pounds}=\frac{x\ dollars}{6\ Pounds}$

• $\frac{1\ dollar}{6\ Pounds}=\frac{x\ dollars}{132\ Pounds}$
  

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

If you can buy four bunches of purple grapes for $10, then how many can you buy with $25?

Select the proportion that correctly represents the situation.

• $\frac{4\ bunches}{10\ dollars}=\frac{x\ bunches}{25\ dollars}$
  

• $\frac{4\ bunches}{25\ dollars}=\frac{x\ bunches}{10\ dollars}$

• $\frac{4\ dollars}{10\ bunches}=\frac{x\ dollars}{25\ bunches}$

• $\frac{4\ bunches}{25\ dollars}=\frac{10\ bunches}{x\ dollars}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

20 Fuji apples cost $12. How many Fuji apples can you buy for $3?

Select the proportion that represents the situation correctly.

• $\frac{20\ apples}{12\ dollars}=\frac{x\ apples}{3\ dollars}$

• $\frac{20\ apples}{3\ dollars}=\frac{x\ apples}{12\ dollars}$

• $\frac{12\ dollars}{20\ apples}=\frac{x\ apples}{3\ dollars}$

• $\frac{3\ dollars}{12\ dollars}=\frac{20\ apples}{x\ apples}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Ryan was planning a trip to Switzerland. He learned that the exchange rate is $3 to 4 Francs. How many Francs would he get if he exchanged $240?

Choose the proportion that correctly represents the situation.

• $\frac{3\ dollars}{4\ Francs}=\frac{240\ dollars}{x\ Francs}$

• $\frac{3\ dollars}{4\ Francs}=\frac{x\ Francs}{240\ dollars}$

• $\frac{3\ dollars}{240\ dollars}=\frac{x\ Francs}{4\ Francs}$

• $\frac{x\ Francs}{4\ Francs}=\frac{3\ dollars}{240\ dollars}$

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

The money used in Kuwait is called the Dinar. The exchange rate is 1 Dinar to $3. Find how many dollars you would receive if you exchanged 20 Dinars.

• 25
• 60
• 95

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

One bag of carrots costs $3. How many bags of carrots can you buy for $18?

• 10
• 12
• 6

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

The currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sole. The exchange rate is approximately $1 = 3 Nuevos Soles. At this rate, how many Nuevos Soles would you get if you exchanged $6?

• 25
• 18
• 30

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

One pineapple costs $4. How many pineapples can Skyler buy for $12?

• 1
• 48
• 2
• 3

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

If Caree can buy six Fuji apples for $4, then how many can she buy with $12?

• 21
• 8
• 19
• 18

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

If you need 7 minutes to drive 2 miles, how many miles can you drive in 21 minutes?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B