Proportions: Word Problems
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Mathematics
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proportion?
Back
A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you solve a proportion?
Back
To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and set the products equal to each other.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If 3 eggs make 24 muffins, how many eggs are needed for 144 muffins?
Back
18 eggs.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys for every 4 girls?
Back
The ratio is 5:4.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If there are 556 girls in a school with a boy-to-girl ratio of 5:4, how many boys are there?
Back
695 boys.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to find the missing value in a proportion?
Back
If a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Shawnee School has 336 students for every 12 teachers, how many teachers are there for 1,176 students?
Back
392 teachers.
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