Mastering Proportions: Solve Real-World Word Problems

If 3 apples cost $1.50, how much do 8 apples cost?

• $3.00

• $5.00

• $4.00

• $2.50

A car travels 120 miles on 4 gallons of gas. How far can it travel on 10 gallons?

• 240 miles

• 150 miles

• 180 miles

• 300 miles

If 5 notebooks cost $10, how much would 12 notebooks cost?

• $24

• $18

• $30

• $15

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for 4 servings. How much flour is needed for 10 servings?

• 5 cups

• 6 cups

• 4 cups

• 3 cups

If 6 oranges weigh 1.5 pounds, how much do 10 oranges weigh?

• 3 pounds

• 4.5 pounds

• 1 pound

• 2.5 pounds

A map shows that 2 inches represent 50 miles. How many miles does 5 inches represent?

• 125 miles

• 75 miles

• 100 miles

• 150 miles

If 4 pounds of sugar cost $3.20, what is the cost of 10 pounds?

• $5.60

• $8.00

• $6.40

• $7.20

A car can travel 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas. How many gallons are needed for 450 miles?

• 20 gallons

• 15 gallons

• 25 gallons

• 10 gallons

If 7 shirts cost $56, how much would 10 shirts cost?

• $70

• $90

• $100

• $80

A gardener uses 3 liters of water for 5 plants. How much water is needed for 12 plants?

• 5 liters

• 7.2 liters

• 10 liters

• 8 liters