Cost and Measurement Word Problems

This video tutorial covers Math 8 Unit 4 Lesson 9, focusing on dividing fractions in various contexts. It begins with a number talk on comparing fractions to determine if they are greater or less than one. The lesson includes activities involving water containers, cost calculations, and a rain gauge problem, all using fractions and division. The video concludes with a summary and homework assignments.

When dividing a larger number by a smaller number, what is the result typically?

• Less than one

• Greater than one

• Equal to one

• Zero

Which fraction is larger: 2/3 or 7/8?

• 2/3

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• 7/8

If 3/4 of a liter fits into 2/5 of a dispenser, how many liters fit into the whole dispenser?

• 1 and 1/4 liters

• 1 and 7/8 liters

• 2 liters

• 3 liters

Jada bought 3 and 1/2 yards of fabric for $21. How much does each yard cost?

• $5

• $8

• $7

• $6

4/9 kg of baking soda costs $2. How much does 1 kg cost?

• $3.50

• $4.50

• $5.00

• $4.00

If 5/4 of a gallon fills 5/6 of a bucket, how many gallons fill the entire bucket?

• 1 gallon

• 1 and 1/2 gallons

• 2 gallons

• 3 gallons

What is the cost of one ticket if three tickets cost $12.75?

• $4.25

• $5.00

• $3.75

• $4.50

How far does Elena travel in one second if she covers 60 meters in 15 seconds?

• 6 meters

• 5 meters

• 4 meters

• 3 meters

How many cups of cereal are needed for three batches if one batch requires 2 cups?

• 4 cups

• 5 cups

• 6 cups

• 7 cups

If 2/5 kg of soil fills 1/3 of a container, can 1 kg fit in the container?

• No, it cannot

• Yes, it can

• Only half can fit

• It depends on the container size