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Middle Grades Mathematics 5–9

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Competency 1—Knowledge of number sense, operations, and proportionality

DIRECTIONS: Read the question and select the best response.

Identify the proportion that would correctly solve the following problem.

Chris and Kelly will divide a profit of 400 dollars in the ratio 5 to 3. If Chris receives the smaller amount, how much will Chris receive?

Choose an answer

5 over 8 equals 400 over x
3 over 8 equals x over 400
3 over 5 equals x over 400
3 over 5 equals 400 over x

Enter to expand or collapse answer.Answer expanded: Correct Response: B.