Proportion Word Problems Quiz

What is a proportion?

• A statement that two ratios or rates are equivalent

• A comparison of two different units

• A method to solve algebraic equations

• A way to measure angles

If the Suarez family paid $15.75 for 3 movie tickets, how much would they pay for 12 tickets?

• $50.00

• $60.00

• $63.00

• $45.00

What is the first step in solving a proportion word problem?

• Divide the given numbers

• Set up a word fraction

• Find the original ratio

• Multiply the given numbers

A 6-ounce bag of nuts costs $3.60. What is the cost of a 3-ounce bag?

• $2.00

• $2.50

• $1.80

• $1.50

How do you determine whether to multiply or divide when solving proportions?

• By determining if the number is getting bigger or smaller

• By seeing if the number is positive or negative

• By comparing the units

• By checking if the number is even or odd

Lila took 6 pages of notes in 3 hours. How many pages will she have after 4 hours?

• 6 pages

• 8 pages

• 10 pages

• 12 pages

What alternative method can be used to solve proportions if the direct method is not easy?

• Using a different problem

• Going from the known bottom number to the unknown top number

• Using a calculator

• Guessing the answer

Pamela grew 12 flowers with 3 seed packets. How many seed packets are needed for 16 flowers?

• 3 seed packets

• 4 seed packets

• 6 seed packets

• 5 seed packets

What is the first step in solving the seed packets problem?

• Find the original ratio

• Multiply the number of flowers

• Divide the number of seed packets

• Estimate the number of flowers

How do you know when to divide in a proportion problem?

• When the number is getting larger

• When the number is getting smaller

• When the units are the same

• When the numbers are even