Proportion Word Problems

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and set the products equal to each other.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value or proportion.

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If Sue types 3 pages in the same time Mary types 4.5 pages, how many pages will Mary type when Sue types 11 pages?

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Mary will type 16.5 pages.

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What is the relationship between 15/12 and 9/6?

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They are not equivalent fractions.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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You can find a missing value by setting up a proportion and cross-multiplying.

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What is the solution to the equation y / 7 = 16 / 28?

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The solution is y = 4.

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If a shop produces 39 wetsuits every 2 weeks, how long will it take to produce 429 wetsuits?

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It will take 22 weeks.

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Are 8/10 and 4/5 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, they are equivalent.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.