Proportion Quiz Of Solving For X, Unit Rate

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Proportion quiz to test understanding of solving for x, unit rate, yes or no

Questions and Answers

1.

Solve for x 4 = 8 x 4
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  0
Correct Answer
C. 2
2.

Do the following ratios solve a proportion? 1 = 9 2 4
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
B. No

Explanation
The given ratios do not solve a proportion because the ratio of 1 to 9 is not equivalent to the ratio of 2 to 4. In a proportion, the ratios should be equal to each other.

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0
3.

Solve for b b = 12 4 3
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
B. 16
4.

Using the map scale 2 inches = 20 miles, how many miles apart are cities that are 4 inches apart?
- A.
  
  10 miles
- B.
  
  60 miles
- C.
  
  80 miles
- D.
  
  30 miles
Correct Answer
C. 80 miles

Explanation
According to the given map scale, 2 inches represent 20 miles. Therefore, 1 inch represents 10 miles. If cities are 4 inches apart on the map, then the distance between them would be 4 times 10 miles, which equals 40 miles. Thus, the correct answer is 40 miles.

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5.

How many different ways can you write ratios?

Correct Answer
3

Explanation
There are three different ways to write ratios: as a fraction, using the word "to", or using a colon. These three methods are all valid ways to represent ratios and can be used interchangeably depending on the context.

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4

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Proportion Quiz Of Solving For X, Unit Rate

Solve for x 4 = 8 x 4

Do the following ratios solve a proportion? 1 = 9 2 4

Solve for b b = 12 4 3

Using the map scale 2 inches = 20 miles, how many miles apart are cities that are 4 inches apart?

How many different ways can you write ratios?