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Liberal Arts Math. 2. Number Theory 2.1. Fractions 2.1.7. Working with Rates. Objectives. By the end of this lesson, you Know the definition of a rate Can solve problems using rates. Video: Unit Rates. Rate. A rate is a fraction that compares two things with different units
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Liberal Arts Math 2. Number Theory 2.1. Fractions2.1.7. Working with Rates
Objectives • By the end of this lesson, you • Know the definition of a rate • Can solve problems using rates
Rate • A rate is a fraction that compares two things with different units • Examples: • 50 mph • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • 5 apples for $3
Rate • A rate is a fraction that compares two things with different units • Examples: • 50 mph • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • 5 apples for $3
Rate • Examples: • 50 mph • I drive 50 miles in 1 hour • In 1 hour I drive 50 miles • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • Add 2 teaspoons mix to 12 ounces of water • Every 12 ounces of water needs 2 teaspoons of mix • 5 apples for $3 • I can buy 5 apples for $3 • You need $3 to buy 5 apples
Rate • Examples: • 50 mph • I drive 50 miles in 1 hour • In 1 hour I drive 50 miles • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • Add 2 teaspoons mix to 12 ounces of water • Every 12 ounces of water needs 2 teaspoons of mix • 5 apples for $3 • I can buy 5 apples for $3 • You need $3 to buy 5 apples
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 50 mph • How far can I drive in 7 hours? • How long will it take to drive 430 miles? • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • How many teaspoons do I add to 48 ounces of water? • How many ounces of water do I need for 10 teaspoons? • 5 apples for $3 • How much will 8 apples cost? • How many apples can I buy with $13?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 50 mph • How far can I drive in 7 hours? • How long will it take to drive 430 miles?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 50 mph • How far can I drive in 7 hours? • How long will it take to drive 430 miles?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 50 mph • How far can I drive in 7 hours? • How long will it take to drive 430 miles?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 50 mph • How far can I drive in 7 hours? • How long will it take to drive 430 miles?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • How many teaspoons do I add to 48 ounces of water? • How many ounces of water do I need for 10 teaspoons?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • How many teaspoons do I add to 48 ounces of water? • How many ounces of water do I need for 10 teaspoons?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces • How many teaspoons do I add to 48 ounces of water? • How many ounces of water do I need for 10 teaspoons?
Questions you can answer with rates • Examples: • 5 apples for $3 • How much will 8 apples cost? • How many apples can I buy with $13?
Summary Review • Do you think you, • Know the definition of a rate? • Can solve problems using rates?
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