Rates in "Math Stories"

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6 questions
Note from the author:
For each problem use a whiteboard to:
1. set up a proportion
2. choose a variable for your unknown value
3. solve

Take a photo to show your work.
For each problem use a whiteboard to:
1. set up a proportion
2. choose a variable for your unknown value
3. solve

Take a photo to show your work.
1

Helena works for a publishing firm. She is considered an average typist and can type 52 words/minute. If she continues at this rate, how many words would Helena type in 4 minutes?

1

Jaxon test drives cars for a car company. Part of his job is to test the cruise control on a testing course. On his last test drive, Jaxon set the cruise control and drove 96 miles in 2 hours. What did he set the cruise control for in miles per hour?

1

To train for an upcoming marathon Alvin runs every day. If Alvin runs 9 miles each day for 30 days, how many total miles will he run?

1

A library just hired Brittany to write reviews on different books. The job requires she read 3 books a week. If Brittany reads at this pace for 12 weeks, how many books will she read?

1

Notebooks are on sale. Mrs. Day can get 4 notebooks for $1. If Mrs. Day wants to buy notebooks for her students, but has only $12 to spend, how many notebooks can she purchase?

1

Kevin hopes to earn a college basketball scholarship. To improve his shooting skills, Kevin shoots 3,000 baskets over 2 months. How many baskets does he shoot per day? (Assuming 30 days per month)