Proportions Practical Problems

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A falcon bird flies 35 meters in 10 seconds.  If it keeps flying at the same rate, how long will it take it to fly 14 more meters?  

Hint: Use your knowledge of proportional reasoning!

• x = 49 seconds

• x = 4 meters

• x = 49 meters

• x =  4 seconds

The ratio of black keys to white keys on a piano is 5 to 7.  Complete the table to create additional equivalent ratios.​

d

c

e

f

63

55

35

84

21

28

The ratio of black keys to white keys on a piano is 5 to 7.  Complete the table to create additional equivalent ratios.

d

c

e

f

84

21

55

28

35

63

The ratio of black keys to white keys on a piano is 5 to 7.  Complete the table to create additional equivalent ratios.​

d

c

e

f

35

55

28

63

84

21

• A

• B

• Both

• Neither

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