Proportions
Identify corresponding amounts and use equal ratios to find an unknown.
Meaning
A proportion is an equation stating that two ratios are equal. Find an unknown by scaling corresponding terms equally or comparing ratio values.
Example
Practice for this concept
Scope and references
Topics
Properties of equal ratios, corresponding quantities, finding unknown values
Learning goal
Identify corresponding amounts and use equal ratios to find an unknown.
Helpful background
Check equivalent ratios and corresponding quantities first.
Finding quantities in equivalent ratios
Does not include distinguishing proportional allocation from inverse proportionality.