Skill

Steps/Examples
Solving
Proportions

To solve proportions

1. If whole number relationship exists, use
mental math
2. If no whole number relationship exists,
use cross-multiplication

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Writing and
Solving
Proportions

To write a proportion from a word problem

1. Write the given ratio from the word problem
as a fraction
2. Set a second fraction equal, keeping labels
matched up

In a junior high classroom, students are
comparing who can do math the fastest.
One student, Hiram, can solve four
problems correctly for every three
problems that Jones can correctly solve.
If that rate stays constant, how many
problems could Jones be expected to
solve if Hiram completes twenty-eight?





















3
5
=
18

9
=
8
12


4

=
12
15


6
9
=

6


A recent study found that only a few
students eat the fruit served at their
school cafeterias. In one report, just five
out of twelve students ate this food
option. If that trend is consistent in more
schools, how many students could be
expected to be eating the fruit if there
were a total of ninety-six students?







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Topic: Writing and Solving Proportions