Exploring Direct Proportions: Real-Life Math Challenges

If 3 apples cost $1.50, how much do 5 apples cost?

• $1.00

• $3.00

• $2.00

• $2.50

A car travels 60 miles in 1 hour. How far will it travel in 3 hours?

• 240 miles

• 180 miles

• 90 miles

• 120 miles

If 4 notebooks cost $8, how much do 10 notebooks cost?

• $20

• $12

• $15

• $25

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How much flour is needed for 10 servings?

• 6 cups of flour

• 3 cups of flour

• 4 cups of flour

• 5 cups of flour

If 5 pounds of oranges cost $10, what is the cost of 8 pounds?

• $20

• $12

• $16

• $14

A painter can paint 3 rooms in 6 hours. How long will it take to paint 10 rooms?

• 20 hours

• 30 hours

• 15 hours

• 25 hours

If 7 gallons of paint cover 350 square feet, how many gallons are needed for 500 square feet?

• 8 gallons

• 10 gallons

• 12 gallons

• 5 gallons

A factory produces 100 toys in 2 hours. How many toys will it produce in 5 hours?

• 150 toys

• 250 toys

• 300 toys

• 200 toys

If 2 pounds of pasta feeds 4 people, how much pasta is needed to feed 10 people?

• 3 pounds

• 5 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 6 pounds

A cyclist rides 15 miles in 1 hour. How far will he ride in 4 hours?

• 45 miles

• 60 miles

• 30 miles

• 75 miles