5.05b Proportion Word Problems

The currency in Malaysia is the Ringgit. The exchange rate is approximately $1 for every 4 Ringgits. At this rate, how many Ringgits would you get if you exchanged $3?

• 12
• 15
• 20

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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.3.OA.A.3

A 12-ounce bottle of shampoo lasts Enrique 16 weeks. How long would you expect an 18-ounce bottle of the same brand to last him?

• 24 Weeks
• 24-ounce bottle
• 10.6 Weeks
• 10.6-ounce bottle

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola. How many pounds of granola can Will buy for $10

• 8 pounds
• 7 pounds
• 6 pounds
• 9 pounds

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Hamburger meat sells for $6 for every 3 pounds. If Alicia buys 10 pounds of hamburger meat, how much will she pay?

• $30
• $20
• $60
• $10

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

If Emma can buy one cantaloupe for $2, then how many can Mr. Norton buy with $6?

• 3
• 5
• 12
• 6

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Pat needs 14 sticks of pepperoni to make 28 pizzas.  How many sticks of pepperoni are needed to make 36 pizzas?  

• 15 pizzas
• 252 sticks
• 18 sticks
• 18 pizzas

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

A car travels 420 miles in 8 hours.  If the car continues at the same rate, how far will it travel in 12 hours?

• 630 miles
• 630 hours
• 600 miles
• 540 hours

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Jacob was planning a trip to the Philippines. Before going, he did some research and learned that the exchange rate is $1 for 48 Pesos. How many Pesos would he get if he exchanged $3?

• 144
• 140
• 142

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B