Solving Proportions in 6th Grade Math

How many sheets can Pam shred in three minutes?

• 45 sheets

• 105 sheets

• 315 sheets

• 3 sheets

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What is the total time given to find out how many sheets Pam can shred?

• Seven minutes

• Forty-five minutes

• Three minutes

• Ten minutes

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What mathematical method is used to solve the problem?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Proportion

What does 'x' represent in the problem?

• Sheets in three minutes

• Sheets in seven minutes

• Minutes per sheet

• Total sheets

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

What is the first step in solving the proportion?

• Subtract three from seven

• Add seven to 45

• Multiply 45 by seven

• Divide by three

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

What does the equation '3x = 315' represent?

• Total sheets in three minutes

• Total sheets in seven minutes

• None of the above

• Total minutes for 315 sheets

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.1

How do you isolate 'x' in the equation '3x = 315'?

• Divide by three

• Multiply by three

• Add 315

• Subtract three

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the final value of 'x' after solving the equation?

• 3

• 315

• 45

• 105

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

How many sheets can Pam shred in seven minutes according to the calculation?

• 45 sheets

• 315 sheets

• 75 sheets

• 105 sheets

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

What tool does the teacher suggest using to verify the calculations quickly?

• Abacus

• Calculator

• Computer

• Smartphone

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3