Proportions

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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 set up a proportion?

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To set up a proportion, you can use the formula a/b = c/d, where a, b, c, and d are numbers.

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If 3 pounds of meat cost $6, how much does 1 pound cost?

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$2 per pound.

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If 14 sticks of pepperoni are needed for 28 pizzas, how many sticks are needed for 1 pizza?

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0.5 sticks per pizza.

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What is the cross-multiplication method in proportions?

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Cross-multiplication involves multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio.

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If there are 5 ice cream cones for every 3 brownies, what is the ratio of cones to brownies?

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The ratio is 5:3.

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How do you find an unknown in a proportion?

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You can find an unknown by cross-multiplying and then solving for the variable.

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If 24 brownies are sold, how many ice cream cones are sold if the ratio is 5:3?

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40 ice cream cones.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per 1 unit.

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How do you calculate the total cost when given a unit price?

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Multiply the unit price by the number of units purchased.