Converting Proportions

Find the unknown value to make the ratios a proportion

5 : 6 = 15 : m

Find the unknown value to make the ratios a proportion

k : 5 = 7 : 1

Find the unknown value to make the ratios a proportion

6 : 16 = 3 : p

Find the unknown value to make the ratios a proportion

9 : y = 27 : 15

Solve for x 

• x = 16

• x = 28

• x = 1/26

• x = 26

Solve the proportion:

• 4

• 8

• 14

• 10

A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 24 feet. How tall is the building? (Draw a picture, set up a proportion)

• 24 feet

• 21 feet

• 27 feet

• 32 feet

Solve for x 

What is the constant of proportionality for the table above?

• X 2

• X 1/2

• X 3

• None of the above

Which line shows a proportional relationship between x and y?

• Line L

• Line M