Setting Up Proportions
In order to use proportions to solve problems, we must know how to set them up. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you must be consistent where you place the values. If quantity A is on the top of one fraction, it must also be on the top of the other fraction.
Tutorial: Setting Up Proportions
It is important to be able to set up proportions to solve problems. Watch the following tutorial to learn how to do this. Select the play button to begin the tutorial, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the tutorial. View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
