Lesson 5.5 Engage

Front

What is the total number of students that can participate if a teacher has 24 boxes of centimeter cubes and each student needs 3/4 of a box?

Back

32 students can participate.

Front

How do you calculate the total cost of cherries if one pound costs $3.60 and Kingston bought 3 1/2 pounds?

Back

Total cost = 3.5 pounds * $3.60 = $12.60.

Front

What is the formula to find the total number of items when given the total quantity and the amount each item requires?

Back

Total number of items = Total quantity / Amount required per item.

Front

If a student needs 3/4 of a box of cubes, how do you express this as a fraction?

Back

3/4 is already in fraction form.

Front

What is the first step to solve a word problem involving multiplication and division?

Back

Identify the quantities involved and what is being asked.

Front

How do you convert a mixed number like 3 1/2 into an improper fraction?

Back

3 1/2 = (3*2 + 1)/2 = 7/2.

Front

What does it mean to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

Back

It means to take that fraction of the whole number.

Front

If each student needs 3/4 of a box, how many boxes are needed for 32 students?

Back

32 students * (3/4 box/student) = 24 boxes needed.

Front

What is the significance of understanding unit rates in word problems?

Back

Unit rates help compare quantities and make calculations easier.

Front

How do you find the total cost when given a price per unit and the number of units?

Back

Total cost = Price per unit * Number of units.