Proportion Word Problems
Make Me a Match
Make Me a Match
Proportion word problems are all about noticing relationships. Do you see a repeated relationship? Then you've got a proportion.
LEARN IT:
LEARN IT:
Watch out for the same relationship repeated in a word problem. For example, they might tell you that a certain paint contains 3 parts of white paint for every 1 part of blue paint, then ask how many gallons of blue paint you'll need when using 12 gallons of white paint. I see the relationship of blue paint to white paint used twice here. It's proportion time!
Watch the Virtual GED Class video below for a complete explanation and tons of worked example problems.
Watch the Virtual GED Class video below for a complete explanation and tons of worked example problems.
PRACTICE IT:
PRACTICE IT:
Determine which proportion matches the described scenario with this Khan Academy practice set.
Practice writing your own proportions and solving them with this Khan Academy practice set.
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