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Lesson: Solving Proportions

Proportion is the equality of two ratios. In this lesson, you will learn how to get an unknown value in a proportional relation using cross multiplication and apply that in real-life situations (e.g., problems involving rates).

Worksheet: Solving Proportions • 16 Questions

Q1:

Determine whether the following statement is true or false: A proportion is an equation in which two or more ratios are equal.

Atrue
Bfalse

Q2:

If , then .

Q3:

Given that , which of the following expressions must be equal to ?

Q4:

Which of the following shows a proportional relationship?

Q5:

In which of the following cases is the price proportional to the quantity?

A84 oz costs $6, 42 oz costs $4
B56 oz costs $4, 84 oz costs $6
C84 oz costs $6, 42 oz costs $2
D56 oz costs $4, 42 oz costs $2

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