Proportion Word Problems

A car travels 300 miles in 5 hours. How far can it travel in 8 hours?

• 520 miles
• 720 miles
• 480 miles
• 600 miles

A map scale is 1 inch represents 10 miles. How far apart are two cities if they are 3.5 inches apart on the map?

• 40 miles
• 25 miles
• 35 miles
• 30 miles

A car travels 360 miles in 6 hours. How far can it travel in 10 hours?

• 720 miles
• 540 miles
• 600 miles
• 500 miles

What are the steps involved in solving proportions word problems?

• Addition and subtraction
• Multiplication and division
• Graphing and interpolation
• Exponents and radicals

What does the relationship between the given quantities represent in proportions word problems?

• The difference between the quantities
• The sum of the quantities
• The ratio between the quantities
• The product of the quantities

If 5 books cost $25, how much would 8 books cost?

• $48
• $32
• $40
• $56

A map scale is 1 inch represents 20 miles. How far apart are two cities if they are 2.5 inches apart on the map?

• 30 miles
• 50 miles
• 40 miles
• 60 miles

Why is it important to set up proportions accurately in word problems?

• To make fractions
• To take your time
• To impress your teacher
• To align the matching units

A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 36 cookies?

• 1.5 cups
• 3 cups
• 2.5 cups
• 4 cups