Algebra 1 Section 11.1 Solve proportions A ratio is a comparison of two quantities. A proportion is an equation that sets two ratios equal. = Find the ratio of 12 people to 8 steaks. The cross products of a proportion are equal. a = c means a∙d = b∙c b d
Solve the proportion. 15 = x 8 2 x = x
Solve the proportion. w+4 = -5 2w 6 2 = x-1 3x x
Applied problems A scale model of a statue is 1/5 of the size of the actual statue. How tall is the statue if the model is 15 inches? In a survey, 7 out of 10 students said that Math was their favorite subject. Estimate how many students out of 65 would say that Math is their favorite subject.
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