Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Proportion work continues!

Remember that you can watch a video as many times as you need to  -  also taking notes or explaining the concept to someone could help you to remember what you have been working on.

When you are linked to khanacademy be sure that you are logged in so that I can "see" how you are doing.

Proportion game - simple proportions - see how fast you can solve them!

more proportion practice   -  leave your answers as an improper fraction

On a piece of paper answer the following word problems - bring your answers to class on Tuesday

1. A car averages 12 gallons of gasoline for each 420 miles driven. How much gasoline will it need for

a 3,360-mile trip?

2. A $9 sales tax is charged for a $200 purchase. At this rate, what is the sales tax for a $300 purchase?

3. A life insurance policy costs $6.88 for every $1,000 of insurance. At this rate, what is the cost for

$17,500 worth of life insurance?

4.  If 21 sandwiches are needed at an outing for 14 people, how many sandwiches would be needed for 30 people?

5. If a pole 18 feet high casts a shadow 20 feet long, how long a shadow would a pole 27 feet high cast?

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