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Solving Story Problems Involving Rates

Solving Story Problems Involving Rates. Example #1 Jack drove an average of 55 mph on his trip. He spent a total of 8.5 hours driving. How far did he travel?. Jack drove a total of 467.5 miles. Example #2

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Solving Story Problems Involving Rates

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  1. Solving Story Problems Involving Rates

  2. Example #1 Jack drove an average of 55 mph on his trip. He spent a total of 8.5 hours driving. How far did he travel? Jack drove a total of 467.5 miles.

  3. Example #2 Jack’s car is suppose to get 35 mpg. He purchased 14 ¾ gallons of gas for his trip. If he traveled 467 ½ miles, did he get 35 mpg? Jack’s car only got about 32 miles per gallon.

  4. Example #3 Jenny, Jack’s wife found a hotel for $185 for a two night stay and another hotel nearby for $275 for a three night stay. Which is the better buy? The three night stay is a better rate.

  5. Example #4 Jack and his family is traveling in Canada for part of their trip. They spend money on souvenirs that cost $234.50 CAD. If the exchange rate is 1 USD = 1.21 CAD, how much did they spend in US currency? This is $193.80 in USD.

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