Proportions with Ratios

A proportion is a

• ratio statement

• an "if-then" statement

• a statement of 2 ratios

• a comparison

To solve for missing info in a proportion statement you must first

• Cross multiply

• Divide everything

• Get rid of variables

• Guess

If a class has 14 redheads, 8 brunettes, and 6 blondes- What is the REDUCED ratio of redheads to brunettes?

• 4:7

• 14:8

• 8:14

• 7:4

A ratio is

• comparing a bunch of numbers

• a comparison between 2 quantities

• an estimation of an amount

• a variable

The table shows the weight in pounds of objects on earth compared to objects on the moon.  If an object on earth weighs 42 lbs, what is its weight on the moon?

• 7 lbs

• 12 lbs

• 84 lbs

• 252 lbs

An elevator moves at a constant rate of 18 feet in 3 seconds. A second elevator moves at a constant rate of 40 feet in 5 seconds.

The situation ​ ​ (a)   a proportional relationship because ​ (b)  

• does not represent

• the ratios are different

• represents

• the ratios are equivalent

All of the following are proper representations of a ratio EXCEPT

• a/b

• a to b

• a:b

• a over b

Two out of every 3 students in Mr. Pearson’s ninth grade class recycle aluminum cans. If 48 students recycle aluminum cans, HOW MANY STUDENTS are in Mr. Pearson’s class?

Cindy’s job is to check computer printers for defects. Out of 420 printers she has to check, only 3 of the first 84 have been defective. Using this information, what is the best prediction of the TOTAL NUMBER OF DEFECTIVE PRINTERS?(Set up your ratio)

Sandra wants to give a party for 60 people. She has a punch recipe that makes 2 gallons of punch and serves 15 people. How many gallons of punch should she make for her party?