Ratio and Rate Word Problems

The world’s fastest insect is the dragonfly, which can fly up to 36 miles per hour. At this rate, how long would it take a dragonfly to travel 54 miles? 

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If 15 pies will serve 120 people, how many pies are needed for 152 people? 

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Leonardo recorded his speed while skateboarding and determined he was traveling 18 feet per second. How many feet could he travel in one minute? 

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Eli is making guacamole. He uses 2 tablespoons of cilantro for every 3 avocados. At this rate, how many tablespoons of cilantro will he need for 9 avocados?

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Ellie must mix 6 tablespoons of plant food for every 2 gallons of water. If she has 6 gallons of water, how much plant food should she use?

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At a local fruit stand, Luisa spends $3.96 for 2 pounds of strawberries. How much can she expect to pay for 4 pounds of strawberries?

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On her pogo stick, Lula made 24 hops in 30 seconds. At this rate, how many hops will she make in 50 seconds?

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The Hawks soccer team won 12 out of 14 games. If this rate continues, how many games will they win if they play a total of 21 games?

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At a road work site, 20 cones are placed along 50 feet of road. How many cones are placed along 35 feet of road?

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A pronghorn antelope can travel 105 miles in 3 hours. If it continued traveling at the same speed, how far could a pronghorn travel in 11 hours?

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