Proportions

Objectives: 1) solve equations with variables in numerators

2) Solve equations with variables in denominators

Terminology

• Ratio: comparison of two numbers by division

(commonly expressed as a fraction )– Ratios can also be expressed as a:b or a to b

• Proportion: equation stating two ratios are equal• To solve a proportion, multiply both sides by

the LCM of the denominators. This will eliminate all fractions.

Solve each equation.1) 2)

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Example 4: In a shipment of 400 parts, 14 were found to be defective. How many defective parts should be expected in a shipment of 100?