Proportion Problem Real Life

Melanie bought 6 mini cakes for $12. What was her unit rate?

• $2 per cake

• $0.50 per cake

• $20 per cake

• $12 per cake

Solve the proportion.

• q=2

• q=9

• q=9/2

• q=2/9

• 5
• -5
• 25
• -25

Do the ratios form a proportion?

• Yes, they form a proportion.

• No, they do not form a proportion.

Which is the better deal?
Oreos
$2.98 for 15 oz
OR
Chips Ahoy
$2.50 for 14 oz

• Oreos

• Chips Ahoy

Set up a proportion or make a table to find the answer.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Read and analyze the problem to set up the correct equation.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Use a proportion and your knowledge of similar figures to answer correctly.

• a

• b

• c

• d

A proportion is when....

• two ratios are set to be equal

• one ratio is bigger than the other

• the ratio cannot be solved

• we find the unit price

How can we identify the unknown in a proportion? (Check all the right answers)

• using a variable, like x or y

• putting a box in the place of the unknown

• putting a question mark in place of the unknown

• putting the number 10 to hold the place