FISH Method for Solving Proportions

The video introduces the Fish Method as a way to solve proportions by drawing fish between ratios. It explains the concept of proportional ratios and cross multiples, and provides a step-by-step guide to the Fish Method: Multiply, Divide, Answer. The video includes example problems to demonstrate the method and encourages practice.

What is the primary purpose of the Fish Method?

• To solve proportions

• To draw fish for fun

• To find the area of shapes

• To calculate angles

Which numbers are used in the Fish Method to find the answer of 22?

• 3, 14, and 5

• 11, 2, and 1

• 5, 10, and 2

• 4, 11, and 14

What is the proportional ratio effect?

• Cross multiples are equal

• Ratios are always different

• Ratios are never equal

• Multiples are always the same

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Fish Method?

• Divide

• Subtract

• Answer

• Multiply

What does the first line in the Fish Method represent?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

In the Fish Method, what does the 'D' stand for?

• Determine

• Draw

• Describe

• Divide

What is the first step in solving a proportion using the Fish Method?

• Add

• Multiply

• Divide

• Subtract

What is the result of 3 times 14 divided by 5 in the example problem?

• 10.5

• 9.2

• 8.4

• 7.8

What is the final answer when solving 4/11 equals 14/blank using the Fish Method?

• 39.5

• 36.5

• 37.5

• 38.5

What is the key advantage of the Fish Method?

• It uses only addition and subtraction

• It does not need inner or outer angles

• It requires no calculations

• It is faster than other methods