CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 10-39

Solve each of the following proportions.

$\frac { 3 \text { minutes } } { 60 } = \frac { x } { 260 }$
$\frac { 5 \text { sodas } } { \$ 1.30 } = \frac { 8 \text { sodas } } { C }$
$\frac { 4 \text { days } } { 5 \text { pizzas } } = \frac { x } { 35 \text { pizzas } }$
Write a word problem that could be solved by one of the proportions in parts (a) through (c).

Hint:

For parts (a), (b), and (c), refer to the Math Notes box below.
Remember to show your work to avoid making unnecessary mistakes!

Answer:

In part (b), C is equal to $$2.08$ . Did you solve the proportion to parts (a) and (c)?

Hint (d):

Hayden wrote a word problem for part (a) that read: If Rachel can type $60$ words in $3$ minutes, how many minutes will it take for her to type $360$ words? Does this sound like an appropriate word problem? Try writing your own!