Set Up Proportions Word Problems

Emily's original painting has a width of 3 inches and a height of 4 inches. She enlarged the size of the painting so that it has a width of 15 inches. What is the new height?

Which of these proportions correctly represents the situation?

Emily's original painting has a width of 3 inches and a height of 4 inches. She enlarged the size of the painting so that it has a width of 15 inches. What is the new height?

Now solve the proportion.

20 Fuji apples cost $12. How many Fuji apples can you buy for $3?

Select the proportion that represents the situation correctly.

20 Fuji apples cost $12. How many Fuji apples can you buy for $3?

Solve the proportion.

• 8 apples

• 7 apples

• 5 apples

• 1 apples

The currency in Egypt is the Pound. The exchange rate is approximately $1 for every 6 Pounds. At this rate, how many dollars would you get if you exchanged 132 Pounds?

Select the proportion that correctly represents the situation.

The currency in Egypt is the Pound. The exchange rate is approximately $1 for every 6 Pounds. At this rate, how many dollars would you get if you exchanged 132 Pounds?

Solve the Proportion.

• $792

• $22

• $48

• $112

Mike was planning a trip to the country Jordan. Before going, he did some research and learned that the exchange rate is 3 Dinars for every $4. How many Dinars would he get if he exchanged $300?

Which of the proportions correctly represents the situation?

Mike was planning a trip to the country Jordan. Before going, he did some research and learned that the exchange rate is 3 Dinars for every $4. How many Dinars would he get if he exchanged $300?

Solve the proportion.

• $225

• $400

• $0.40

• $175

If you can buy four bunches of purple grapes for $10, then how many can you buy with $25?

Select the proportion that correctly represents the situation.

If you can buy four bunches of purple grapes for $10, then how many can you buy with $25?

Solve the proportion.

• 1.6 bunches

• 10 bunches

• 62.5 bunches

• 12 bunches