Proportionality in Word Problems: Grade 7 Math Quiz

A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar. What is the constant of proportionality between flour and sugar?

• 0.75

• 2.0

• 1.0

• 1.5

If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours? Write an equation to represent this scenario.

• 90 miles

• 180 miles

• 120 miles

• 240 miles

A gardener plants 5 rows of flowers, with each row containing 8 flowers. What is the constant of proportionality between the number of rows and the total number of flowers?

• 5

• 8

• 40

• 3

A school is organizing a field trip. If 4 students share 1 bus, how many buses are needed for 28 students? Create an equation to solve this problem.

• 5 buses

• 7 buses

• 8 buses

• 6 buses

A recipe requires 2 tablespoons of oil for every 5 cups of flour. What is the constant of proportionality between oil and flour?

• 0.4 tablespoons per cup

• 1.5 tablespoons per cup

• 0.2 tablespoons per cup

• 1 tablespoon per cup

If a train travels at a speed of 80 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours? Create an equation to find the distance.

• 180 miles

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

A factory produces 100 toys in 4 hours. What is the constant of proportionality for toys produced per hour?

• 50 toys per hour

• 20 toys per hour

• 30 toys per hour

• 25 toys per hour

If a book costs $12 and you buy 3 books, how much do you spend in total? Write an equation to represent this scenario.

• $48

• $24

• $30

• $36

A cyclist rides 15 miles in 1 hour. How far will he ride in 4 hours? Create an equation to express this relationship.

• 60 miles

• 45 miles

• 30 miles

• 75 miles