Math Problem of the Week- November 1st

/ Gabe

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Here is this week’s math problem for you to solve!

Math Problem 18

Use the figure above. First, find which one is a ratio, which one is a rate, and which one is a unit rate. Then, if possible, simplify the rates and ratios. Stuck? Need to check your answers? The answer key is below.

Thanks for reading!

Gabe

ANSWERS BELOW

The ratio is 48 girls : 12 boys. This can be simplified to 4 girls : 1 boy.

The rate is 98 miles : 7 hours. This can be simplified to 14 miles: 1 hour.

The unit rate is 9 bars : 1 minute. This is already in its simplest form.

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