Ratios and Rates in Real Life

This lesson covers the use of ratios and rates to solve problems, focusing on comparing ratios using tables, analyzing concentrate per cup, and making predictions with constant rates. Examples include lemonade recipes and fruit and nut bars. The lesson concludes with independent practice and real-world applications, preparing students for the next module.

In Anna's lemonade recipe, what is the ratio of concentrate to water?

• 2:3

• 3:5

• 1:2

• 5:3

How much concentrate is in each cup of Bailey's lemonade?

• 1/2 cup

• 3/8 cup

• 2/5 cup

• 1/3 cup

If Janet drives for 10 hours at a constant rate, how many miles will she cover?

• 560 miles

• 600 miles

• 448 miles

• 1120 miles

Celeste is making fruit baskets. What is the original ratio of apples to oranges?

• 3:5

• 4:5

• 2:3

• 5:6

Which tree grows faster, the California fan palm or the queen palm?

• Neither grows

• Queen palm

• California fan palm

• Both grow at the same rate

What is the unit rate of Sue's car in miles per gallon?

• 22 mpg

• 30 mpg

• 28 mpg

• 25 mpg

How many pounds of apples can you buy for nine dollars if they are $3 for two pounds?

• 3 pounds

• 6 pounds

• 9 pounds

• 4 pounds

If a fabric costs $15 for two yards, what is the cost per yard?

• $7.50

• $12.50

• $10.00

• $5.00

What is the ratio of free to paid minutes in Pablo's cell phone plan?

• 5:8

• 8:25

• 1:5

• 2:10

Under what condition should Paul choose the hourly rate over a flat fee?

• If the job takes 2 hours

• If the job takes less than 4 hours

• If the job takes more than 4 hours

• If the job takes exactly 4 hours