Problem Solving Using Percentages

Your learners will strengthen their understanding of the mechanics of solving proportions when they complete this activity of practice problems.

It's all proportional. Learners watch an instructive video that explains how to solve proportions. the resource covers how to use mental math by reducing one of the sides of the proportion and then applying a multiplicative relationship....

Clarify complex math concepts with a helpful video. Learners view ways to work with ratios and proportions while discussing vocabulary and notation. After solving proportions, they apply the new strategy to word problems.

Find out if the amount of practice is proportional to better test scores. The video explains the steps learners perform to solve a proportion. Supplemental videos show examples of solving proportions of varying difficulty, which helps...

Find the perfect amount of water for lemonade. Scholars solve the famous problem of measuring four liters of water using a three-liter container and a five-liter container. An interactive allows users to see each step of the solution.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of solving proportions. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button...

Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.

Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.

Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.

Duane demonstrates how to look at the relationship between the ratios to find the value of a variable to make equal proportions. He demonstrates a vertical, horizontal and a cross multiplying relationship of the ratios.