Proportion Method

The Proportion Method is a mathematical approach to solving percent problems by setting up a ratio, or fraction, representing the relationship between the part, the whole, and the percent. This method is based on the idea that when written as a fraction, the percentage can be compared to the part and the whole using a proportion. By setting up the equation Percent/100=Part/Whole​, we can solve for the unknown value by cross-multiplying. The Proportion Method is beneficial for visual learners. It provides a straightforward, step-by-step approach to solving percent problems by balancing the relationship between the known and unknown quantities.

Now, let’s solve the same problems using the Proportion Method. In this method, we set up a fraction (or proportion) representing the relationship between the part, percent, and whole and then solve for the unknown by cross-multiplying.