Proportions

Proportions

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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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

What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

Back

If a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If 3 apples cost $6, how much do 5 apples cost?

Back

$10 (Set up the proportion: 3/6 = 5/x, cross-multiply to find x).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the ratio of boys to girls is 4 to 5 and there are 20 boys, how many girls are there?

Back

25 girls (Set up the proportion: 4/5 = 20/x, cross-multiply to find x).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

Back

Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions show that two ratios are equal.

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