In this lesson on Applications of Proportions, the teacher explains how to solve a problem through the use of ratios and proportions. Using the example of a tutoring service, the teacher guides students through the steps of setting up and solving a proportion problem using cross-multiplication. By the end of the lesson, students will have a clear understanding of how to use proportions to solve everyday problems.
Learn some applications of proportions and how to use proportions to solve everyday problems.
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