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 determine which option is a better buy when comparing prices?

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To determine the better buy, calculate the unit price for each option and compare them.

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What is the unit price of an item?

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The unit price is the cost per single unit of measure, such as per item or per ounce.

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If the ratio of cups of sugar to cups of flour is 1:5, how do you find the amount of sugar needed for a given amount of flour?

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Multiply the amount of flour by the ratio of sugar (1 part) to flour (5 parts).

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If Angel types 15 words in 10 seconds, how do you find out how many words he can type in 1 minute?

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First, find the rate of words per second (15 words / 10 seconds = 1.5 words/second). Then multiply by 60 seconds.

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What is the formula to find the expected quantity based on a ratio?

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Expected quantity = (actual quantity) * (ratio of desired quantity / total ratio).

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How do you solve a word problem involving proportions?

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Identify the ratios, set up a proportion equation, and solve for the unknown.

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What is the relationship between the size of a bottle and how long it lasts if the usage rate is constant?

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If the usage rate is constant, a larger bottle will last proportionally longer than a smaller bottle.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first number as the numerator and the second number as the denominator.

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What does it mean if 13 out of 20 homes have a personal computer?

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It means that the ratio of homes with computers to total homes is 13:20.