Solving Problems with Ratios and Rates

Solving Problems with Ratios and Rates

Grade 6th Grade · Math · 40 min· Ccss.math.content.6.rp.a.3

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.

Warm-Up Video

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Ratios and double number lines

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    A double number line shows how two quantities change together, such as the relationship between pounds of avocados and their cost.

  • 2

    If 5 pounds of avocados cost $9, the cost for one pound can be found by dividing $9 by 5, which equals $1.80.

  • 3

    When using double number lines, the ratio of weeks to trains was 1:9, meaning for every week, Irene can build 9 trains.

Practice Questions

7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A double number line shows that 3 gallons of paint cover 750 square feet. How many square feet will 5 gallons of paint cover?

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