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Extra Practice
Solving Proportions
Example 1
Solve each proportion. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
5 g 2 4 h 16
1. = 2. = 3. =
9 27 x 28 8 30

Example 2
Solve each proportion. If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.
2b +14 1−2 b 2 z−3 3 z−1
10. = 11. =
8 12 3 6

9 27 6 9
12. = 13. =
−t−6 2t +22 4 y +1 9 y−6

Example 3
16. TRAVEL Carla traveled 320 miles in 5 hours. At this rate, how far will Carla
travel in 7 hours?

17. GIFT SHOP A gift shop sells souvenir magnets. The store is selling 3 magnets
for $10. At this price, how much will it cost to buy 8 magnets?

18. GAS MILEAGE A car uses 5 gallons of gasoline to travel 97.5 miles. At this
rate, how many miles can the car travel using 13 gallons of gasoline?

Solving Proportions Extra Practice

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Solving Proportions Extra Practice