Writing and Solving Proportions

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a proportion?
Back
A proportion is when two ratios are equivalent and show the same value.
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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a recipe calls for 1.5 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour, how much milk is needed for 5 cups of flour?
Back
2.5 cups of milk.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 2. If there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?
Back
8 girls.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If there are 5 ice cream cones for every 3 brownies sold, how many ice cream cones are sold if 24 brownies are sold?
Back
40 ice cream cones.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in solving a proportion?
Back
Identify the two ratios that are being compared.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find an unknown in a proportion?
Back
Cross-multiply the ratios and solve for the unknown.
Tags
CCSS.7.RP.A.2B
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to simplify a ratio?
Back
To reduce the ratio to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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