Solving Proportion Problems

Solve for a

• 29/12

• 41/12

• 107/12

• 13

Solve for b 

• b = 8

• b = 17/12

• b = 4/3

• b = 1/8

Solve the proportion

• x = -1/4

• x = 1/3

• x = -3/4

• x = 3/4

The flag pole is 6 feet tall with a shadow of 10 feet. Using proportions, how tall is the pine tree?

• 10 ft

• 12 ft

• 20 ft

• 18 ft

A hiker want to determine the height of a cliff. She has measured her height (5.8ft) and shadow (7ft). She knows the cliff casts a shadow of 50ft. How tall is the cliff?

• 41.4ft

• 31.6ft

• 35.6ft

Solve for k.

• -2.33

• 14

• -14

• -5.25

Solve for b 

• 8

• 17/12

• 4/3

• 1/8

Solve for x

• 1/2

• 25/8

• 11

• 53/4

A 12-ounce bottle of shampoo lasts Enrique 16 weeks. How long would you expect an 18-ounce bottle of the same brand to last him?

• 24 Weeks

• 24-ounce bottle

• 10.6 Weeks

• 10.6-ounce bottle

8 sweets cost 72 cents. How much do 6 sweets cost?

• 45

• 54

• 36

• 24