Mathematics Grade 9 15 min

Solve proportions word problems

Solve proportions word problems

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If 2 pens cost $1.00, how much do 5 pens cost?

2

A recipe for 10 pancakes needs 2 eggs. How many eggs for 25 pancakes?

3

A map scale is 1 inch to 5 miles. How many miles do 4 inches represent?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
If 3 sodas cost $6, how much do 5 sodas cost?
0.$8
1.$10
2.$12
3.$15
Easy
A car travels 60 miles on 2 gallons of gas. How far can it go on 6 gallons?
0.120 mi
1.150 mi
2.180 mi
3.240 mi
Easy
A recipe for 4 cupcakes needs 1 cup of sugar. How much sugar for 12 cupcakes?
0.2 cups
1.3 cups
2.4 cups
3.5 cups

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