Lesson 2 Worksheet: Percentages and Proportions


Worksheet for Problem Set 1
Question 1 What is the ratio, in total acres, of Rawah Wilderness to Mount Zirkel Wilderness? Express ratio in simplest form.
Question 2 Is the ratio of forested acres in La Garita Wilderness proportional to the forested acres in Rawah Wilderness?  
First, determine forested acres to total acres for La Garita Wilderness Area.
Second, determine forested acres to total acres for Rawah Wilderness Area.
Lastly, can these two areas be considered proportional?
Question 3 What is the range of total acres for the eight wilderness areas?


Worksheet for Problem Set 2
Question 1 What percentage (%) of households in Larimer County are non-rental properties?
Question 2 What percentage (%) of households in Boulder County are non-rental properties?
Question 3 State the question you are asking the query builder.
Why did these counties change color? What is the highest population number displayed for 1990? Describe the correlation between the population in 1990 and the number of households.
Is there a positive, negative, or no correlation?
How would you describe this relationship to your friends?

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