Practical Applications of Ratios and Measurements

This lesson covers various mathematical problems, including calculating distances, earnings, costs, and time. It involves practical applications such as determining the distance an elevator travels, calculating babysitting earnings, finding the cost of dog food cans, and estimating the time to clear restaurant tables. Additionally, it explores the use of ingredients in sandwiches, constructing flower patterns, and matching quantities with appropriate units of measurement.

If an elevator travels 310 feet in 10 seconds, how far will it travel in 12 seconds?

• 372 feet

• 310 feet

• 400 feet

• 360 feet

Han earns $33 for 4 hours of babysitting. How much will he earn for 7 hours?

• $70.00

• $49.50

• $66.00

• $57.75

What is the cost of 11 cans of dog food if 5 cans cost $4.35?

• $9.57

• $8.70

• $10.00

• $11.00

How long will it take to clear and set 26 tables if 4 tables take 10 minutes?

• 60 minutes

• 65 minutes

• 70 minutes

• 75 minutes

How many sandwiches can be made with 91 ounces of meat and cheese if each sandwich uses 7 ounces?

• 10 sandwiches

• 13 sandwiches

• 15 sandwiches

• 12 sandwiches

How many ounces of cheese are used if 13 sandwiches are made, each with 3 ounces of cheese?

• 42 ounces

• 36 ounces

• 45 ounces

• 39 ounces

How many flower patterns can be made with 30 yellow hexagons, 50 red trapezoids, and 60 green triangles?

• 4 flowers

• 5 flowers

• 7 flowers

• 6 flowers

Which shape will have the most left over when making flower patterns?

• Green triangles

• Red trapezoids

• Yellow hexagons

• Blue squares

Which unit is appropriate for measuring the perimeter of a baseball field?

• Cubic meters

• Meters

• Centimeters

• Square meters

What is the volume unit for a refrigerator?

• Liters

• Cubic feet

• Cubic meters

• Square feet