Real World Problems

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What is the formula to calculate the total savings over a period of time?

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Total Savings = Amount Saved per Period × Number of Periods.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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If Chris saves $8 every 2 weeks, how much does he save per week?

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He saves $4 per week.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you determine the total number of weeks needed to save a specific amount?

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Divide the total amount needed by the amount saved per week.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the rate of work if Devon does 3 math problems every 2 minutes?

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The rate of work is 1.5 math problems per minute.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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How many math problems can be solved in 1 hour if the rate is 1.5 problems per minute?

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90 math problems.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the cost per bag of Takis if 3 bags cost $5?

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The cost per bag is $5 / 3 = $1.67.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you calculate the maximum number of items you can buy with a fixed budget?

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Divide the total budget by the cost per item.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If Angelo has $20 to spend and each bag of Takis costs $1.67, how many bags can he buy?

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He can buy 12 bags.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the reading rate if Aryon reads 4 books every 3 weeks?

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The reading rate is 1.33 books per week.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find out how long it will take to read a certain number of books at a specific rate?

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Divide the total number of books by the reading rate.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B