Exploring Ratio and Proportion Concepts

Scarlet bought 10 chicken wings for $24. How much would it cost for 17 wings?

• $42.00

• $38.50

• $34.00

• $40.80

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

What is the first step in setting up a proportion for a word problem?

• Divide the numbers

• Set up consistent fractions

• Cross multiply the numbers

• Add the numbers

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Henry's car used 4 gallons to go 88 miles. How far can it travel on 10 gallons?

• 180 miles

• 250 miles

• 200 miles

• 220 miles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

When setting up a proportion for gallons and miles, where should the gallons be placed?

• In the denominator

• In the numerator

• In both numerator and denominator

• It doesn't matter

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

At a party, it cost $35.50 for refreshments for 9 guests. How much would it cost for 75 guests?

• $310.75

• $280.50

• $300.00

• $295.83

What is the first step in solving a proportion problem involving cost and guests?

• Add the numbers

• Divide the numbers

• Set up a ratio

• Cross multiply the numbers

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

A certain shade of green paint is made from 5 parts yellow mixed with 3 parts blue. How many cans of blue are needed if you have 2 cans of yellow?

• 1.8 cans

• 2.0 cans

• 1.5 cans

• 1.2 cans

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CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

When mixing paint colors, where should the amount of yellow be placed in the fraction?

• In the denominator

• In the numerator

• In both numerator and denominator

• It doesn't matter

The ratio of doctorate degree holders to the total number of employees is 5 to 7. If there are 350 employees, how many hold a doctorate?

• 250

• 200

• 300

• 150

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is an alternative method to find the number of employees without a doctorate?

• Subtract the number of doctorate holders from the total

• Add the number of doctorate holders to the total

• Divide the number of doctorate holders by 2

• Multiply the number of doctorate holders by 2

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8