Proportions

A proportion is a

• ratio statement

• an "if-then" statement

• a statement of 2 ratios

• a comparison

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

A ratio is

• comparing a bunch of numbers

• a comparison between 2 quantities

• an estimation of an amount

• a variable

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

All of the following are proper representations of a ratio EXCEPT

• a/b

• a to b

• a:b

• a over b

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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

• Cross multiply

• Divide everything

• Get rid of variables

• Guess

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 20 girls?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 30

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

What is the constant of proportionality?

• $3

• $4

• $2

• $9

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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)

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B