Proportion problems
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- In this lesson, we will practise using ratio to solve proportion problems. We will model problems and their solutions in worded problems.
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3 Questions
Q1.
It takes 4 workers 8 hours to dig a hole. Assuming they work at the same pace, how long would it take 1 worker to dig the same hole?
a) 2 hours
c) 16 hours
Q2.
It takes 3 workers 8 hours to dig a hole. Assuming they work at the same pace, how long would it take 4 workers to dig the same hole?
a) 24 hours
b) 96 hours
Q3.
Andrea drives 36 miles in 3 hours. Assuming she drives at a constant speed, how much further will she travel after a total of 5 hours?
a) 60 miles
b) 32 miles