Applications of Ratios and Rates

What does a unit rate compare?

• Two quantities of the same unit

• Ratios in different contexts

• A quantity to one unit of another quantity

• Quantities with no units

What is the formula for calculating a unit rate?

• Divide the total quantity by the total unit

• Multiply two quantities together

• Add the quantities together

• Convert the units

What is 1 mile equivalent to in feet?

• 1250 feet

• 5280 feet

• 3000 feet

• 2653 feet

Why is it important to convert all measurements to the same unit before solving a problem?

• It makes the problem easier to understand

• It ensures calculations are consistent and accurate

• It helps eliminate unnecessary steps

• It ensures all quantities are in whole numbers

If 1 foot equals 12 inches, how many inches are in 3.5 feet?

• 30 inches

• 36 inches

• 40 inches

• 42 inches

A delivery driver calculates fuel efficiency as 25 miles per gallon. How far can they drive on 10 gallons?

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

• 100 miles

• 400 miles

A car’s speed is measured as 50 miles per hour. You need to convert this to feet per second. What is the starting unit?

• Feet

• Seconds

• Miles per hour

• Feet per second

A runner completes 15 kilometers in 2 hours. What is their speed in meters per second to the nearest hundredth?

• 2.08 m/s

• 7.5 m/s

• 1.5 m/s

• 0.5 m/s

If 1 kilogram equals 2.2 pounds, how many pounds are in 5 kilograms?

• 11 pounds

• 10 pounds

• 22 pounds

• 2.2 pounds

You drive 60 miles in 90 minutes. What is your speed in miles per hour?

• 30 mph

• 40 mph

• 50 mph

• 60 mph