Advanced Math
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Partner Work - FINDING AND INTERPRETING UNIT RATE
In each problem record both possible rates, use division to find the unit rates, then
write a short sentence explaining each unit rate. Look at the example that has
been done for you.
Example: 6 bags of flour weigh 30 pounds.
Rate 1:
Bags per pound
Unit rate 1: 1/5 bags per pound
Rate 2:
Pounds per bag
Unit rate 2: 5 pounds per bag
Interpretation: Each pound will fill 1/5 of a bag.
Interpretation: Each bag will hold 5 pounds
1) 9 tennis balls come in 3 cans.
Rate 1: ______________________
Unit rate 1: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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Rate 2: ___________________
Unit rate 2: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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2) 5 gallons of gas cost $6.50.
Rate 1: ______________________
Unit rate 1: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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Rate 2: ___________________
Unit rate 2: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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Advanced Math
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3) In 25 minutes Jenny can run 10 laps.
Rate 1: ______________________
Unit rate 1: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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Rate 2: ___________________
Unit rate 2: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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4) Sammy can read 75 pages in 38 minutes.
Rate 1: ______________________
Unit rate 1: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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Rate 2: ___________________
Unit rate 2: ___________________
Interpretation: ___________________
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