Ch. 5.3 Homework 1 - Writing 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 \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \), where a and b are one ratio, and c and d are another.

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What is the ratio of flour to water in the given problem?

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The ratio of flour to water is 5 to 3.

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If you have 30 cups of water, how much flour do you need?

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You need 50 cups of flour.

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What is the first step to solve a proportion problem?

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The first step is to identify the two ratios that you are comparing.

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How do you find the missing value in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the known values and then solve for the unknown.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means that they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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In the context of the quarterback's passes, what is the ratio of completed passes to attempted passes?

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The ratio is 7 to 8.

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If a quarterback attempted 24 passes, how many passes did he complete?

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He completed 21 passes.

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What is the formula to find a percentage of a total?

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The formula is \( \text{Percentage} = \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \times 100 \) .