Rates Activity

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a ratio that compares two different kinds of quantities, often expressed as a fraction.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a rate in which the denominator is 1, showing how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. Formula: Speed = Distance / Time.

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If a rider travels 2 miles in 12 minutes, how do you find the time to travel 5 miles?

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First, find the speed (2 miles / 12 minutes = 1/6 miles per minute). Then, use the speed to find the time for 5 miles (5 miles * 12 minutes / 2 miles = 30 minutes).

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What is the formula to find distance?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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If Jim runs for 20 minutes at 6 miles per hour, how do you find the distance he travels?

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Convert 20 minutes to hours (20/60 = 1/3 hours). Then, use the formula: Distance = Speed x Time = 6 miles/hour x 1/3 hours = 2 miles.

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What does it mean to find the best buy?

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Finding the best buy means comparing prices and quantities to determine which option gives the most value for the money spent.

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How do you calculate earnings per lawn if Harry mowed 8 lawns for $96?

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Divide the total earnings by the number of lawns: $96 / 8 lawns = $12 per lawn.

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What is the importance of understanding rates in real life?

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Understanding rates helps in making informed decisions about speed, cost, and efficiency in everyday situations.

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What is the relationship between distance, speed, and time?

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Distance, speed, and time are related through the formula: Distance = Speed x Time.