Texting Speed Comparison Exercise

The video tutorial explains how to compare texting rates using ratio tables. It demonstrates how to determine the number of words each person can text per minute by using tape diagrams. The tutorial compares the texting speeds of Michaela, Jenna, and Maria, concluding that Michaela is the fastest, followed by Jenna, and then Maria.

What is the main purpose of using ratio tables in this exercise?

• To determine the total number of words texted by all.

• To calculate the average texting speed of all participants.

• To find out who has the best phone.

• To compare the number of words each person can text in a given time.

Why is it difficult to determine the fastest texter initially?

• Because they all use different phones.

• Because they text in different amounts of time.

• Because they have different texting styles.

• Because they use different languages.

What tool is suggested to help calculate the texting rate per minute?

• A tape diagram

• A calculator

• A stopwatch

• A spreadsheet

How many words can Michaela text in one minute?

• 40 words

• 50 words

• 45 words

• 60 words

What is Jenna's texting rate per minute?

• 40 words per minute

• 45 words per minute

• 55 words per minute

• 50 words per minute

How many words can Maria text in one minute?

• 50 words

• 55 words

• 45 words

• 40 words

Which method is used to divide the total words into equal parts for each minute?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

Who is the fastest texter among the three?

• Maria

• Jenna

• All are equally fast

• Michaela

Who is the slowest texter among the three?

• All are equally slow

• Jenna

• Michaela

• Maria

What are the final texting rates for Michaela, Jenna, and Maria respectively?

• 50, 45, 40 words per minute

• 45, 50, 40 words per minute

• 50, 40, 45 words per minute

• 40, 45, 50 words per minute