Problem Solving with Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
Students will use ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems involving scaling, comparisons, and direct/inverse variation.
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Students will use ratios, rates, and proportions to solve problems involving scaling, comparisons, and direct/inverse variation.
Key Questions
- How can ratios and rates help us compare different quantities or situations?
- When is direct proportion applicable, and when should inverse proportion be used?
- Construct a real-world problem that requires the application of ratios, rates, or proportions.
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