Distance, Rate, and Time Problems

The video tutorial guides students through reworking test questions to prepare for a retest. It covers various math problems, including calculating percentages, using ratio tables, determining trip distances, and comparing weights. The teacher provides step-by-step instructions and encourages students to review their work and seek help during office hours if needed.

What is the first step in solving a percentage problem using a percent box?

• Identify the whole and the part

• Multiply by 100

• Draw a T-chart

• Calculate the ratio

If a car travels at 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2 hours?

• 240 miles

• 60 miles

• 120 miles

• 180 miles

What is the unit rate for a car traveling 80 miles in 1 hour?

• 100 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

Lynn's family has completed 70% of a trip and traveled 35 miles. What is the total distance of the trip?

• 50 miles

• 70 miles

• 35 miles

• 100 miles

How many minutes does it take Lynn to run one lap if she runs 5 laps in 6 minutes?

• 1.2 minutes

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 1.5 minutes

How many laps can Lynn run in one minute if she runs 5 laps in 6 minutes?

• 1.2 laps

• 1 lap

• 0.83 laps

• 0.5 laps

What is the speed of a ship that travels 25 miles in 1 hour?

• 50 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 12.5 miles per hour

Which weighs more: a watermelon weighing 7.5 kg or a baby weighing 12 pounds?

• The watermelon

• The baby

• Cannot be determined

• They weigh the same

If Elena and Jada are walking towards each other at speeds of 5 mph and 3 mph respectively, how long will it take them to meet if they are 12 miles apart?

• 2 hours

• 1.5 hours

• 2.5 hours

• 1 hour

If a ship travels 12.5 miles in half an hour, what is its speed in miles per hour?

• 25 mph

• 12.5 mph

• 50 mph

• 37.5 mph