Skill

Steps/Examples
Unit
Rates

To solve a problem asking for unit rates

1. Set up the proportion with proper labels
2. Find a mental math relationship or cross
multiply the values

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Solving
Proportions
with
Fractions

To write a proportion from a word problem

1. Write the given ratio from the word problem
as a fraction
2. Set a second fraction equal, keeping labels
matched up

George has a writing assignment. He can
write one-half of a page every 1/4 of a
minute. At that rate, how long will it take
for him to write one whole page?


































Jane is planting a mixture of flowers. For
every ounce of tulip seeds she uses one-
third of an ounce of daisy seeds. How
many ounces of tulip seeds does Jane
need if she used one ounce of daisy
seeds?

At time = 0 seconds, a hot air balloon is
at a height of 50 feet. At time = 12
seconds, the hot air balloon is at a height
of 170 feet. What is the rate of change in
altitude with respect to time?
The price of gasoline has risen steadily
over the past three years. Back then, the
price per gallon was $2.60. Now, the
price per gallon is about $3.65. What is
the rate of change in the price of gas
over the past three years?





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Topic: Unit Rates with Fractions