Using proportions to solve a word problem with currency

Using proportions to solve a word problem with currency

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains a word problem involving currency exchange, where Adam plans a trip to Turkey and needs to convert dollars to New Lira. The tutorial focuses on creating and solving ratios and proportions. It demonstrates setting up an equation with a variable to find out how many New Lira Adam would get for $22, using cross multiplication to solve the proportion. The solution shows that $22 converts to 33 New Lira.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What method is suggested to solve the proportion?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the final amount of New Lira Adam receives after exchanging $22?

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