Measurement and Proportions in Real Life

This lesson covers interpreting rates through various real-world problems. It includes solving a paint mixture problem, analyzing raspberry picking costs, understanding polenta recipe ratios, calculating paint for an art project, comparing typing speeds, evaluating corn vendor prices, and converting soccer field measurements. Each section involves mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

If you have 2 cups of red paint, how many cups of white paint do you need to maintain the same shade of pink?

• 3 cups

• 2 cups

• 2 and 2/3 cups

• 2 and 1/3 cups

What is the cost per pint if you pick 6 pints of raspberries for $24?

• $3

• $6

• $4

• $5

How many pints can you get for $16 at the given rate?

• 6 pints

• 3 pints

• 4 pints

• 5 pints

If Han uses 4 cups of water, how much cornmeal does he need?

• 2 cups

• 1 and 4/5 cups

• 1 and 3/5 cups

• 2 and 1/5 cups

How much water does Tyler need if he uses 5 cups of cornmeal?

• 10 cups

• 12 cups

• 12 and 1/2 cups

• 11 and 1/2 cups

How many gallons of paint are needed to cover 2100 square feet?

• 8 gallons

• 7 gallons

• 6 gallons

• 5 gallons

If a project requires 2800 square feet of coverage, how many gallons of paint are needed?

• 8 gallons

• 7 gallons

• 10 gallons

• 9 gallons

Who types faster, Andre or Noah?

• Cannot be determined

• Both type at the same speed

• Noah

• Andre

Which vendor offers a better deal for corn?

• Both offer the same deal

• Second vendor

• Cannot be determined

• First vendor

How many yards are approximately equivalent to 100 meters?

• 110 yards

• 111 yards

• 109 yards

• 100 yards