Word Problems in Measurement and Ratios

This lesson covers interpreting rates through various real-world problems. It includes calculating paint mixtures, raspberry pricing, polenta recipe ratios, paint coverage for art projects, typing speed comparisons, corn vendor pricing, and converting soccer field measurements. Each problem is solved using mathematical reasoning and ratio calculations.

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

• 2 cups

• 2 and 2/3 cups

• 3 cups

• 2 and 1/3 cups

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

• $3

• $4

• $5

• $6

How many pints of raspberries can you buy for $16 at the given rate?

• 6 pints

• 4 pints

• 3 pints

• 5 pints

If Han uses 4 cups of water, how much cornmeal does he need according to the recipe?

• 2 and 1/5 cups

• 1 and 3/5 cups

• 2 cups

• 1 and 4/5 cups

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

• 11 and 1/2 cups

• 12 and 1/2 cups

• 12 cups

• 10 cups

What is the correct ratio of gallons of paint per square foot according to Andre?

• 1/450

• 1/400

• 1/350

• 1/300

How many words per minute does Andre type?

• 50 words

• 52 words

• 54 words

• 56 words

Which vendor offers a better deal for corn?

• Both are the same

• Neither

• Second vendor

• First vendor

How many yards are approximately equivalent to 100 meters?

• 109 yards

• 111 yards

• 110 yards

• 100 yards

Noah types how many words per minute?

• 55 words

• 58 words

• 56 words

• 57 words