Write a Proportion to Solve a Problem

The video tutorial explains how to solve a test question using proportions. It presents a problem involving a box of fruit containing oranges and tangerines, with a given ratio of five oranges for every three tangerines. The task is to find the number of tangerines using a proportion. The tutorial guides through identifying the correct proportion and concludes with the solution, highlighting choice D as the correct answer.

What is the main objective of the problem involving Charles and his box of fruit?

• To find the total number of fruits in the box

• To determine the number of tangerines in the box

• To calculate the cost of the fruits

• To identify the type of fruits in the box

What is the given ratio of oranges to tangerines in the box?

• 2:3

• 1:1

• 5:3

• 3:5

How many oranges are there in the box?

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

Which of the following proportions can be used to find the number of tangerines?

• 5/3 = 20/X

• 3/5 = X/20

• 5/X = 3/20

• 20/5 = X/3

What is the correct choice for the proportion to solve the problem?

• Choice A

• Choice B

• Choice C

• Choice D