how are ratios and rates used in your daily life to solve problems? give real-life examples and show at least one problem solved.
! best out of 2 answers will get

In everyday terms and everyday language, rates of change have meaning. For example, the rates of change for some of the examples above can be worded in this manner.

Example 1

Word Problem:

You are at an amusement theme park with your 10 year old child. You bought a ticket for �1/2 day, but your child wants to stay another 4 hours after the �1/2 day is used. The admissions office can accommodate your child's additional time but the rate is $ 15 an hour. How much will it cost to purchase the additional 4 hours at this rate?

Solution to the Word Problem:

$15 / 1 Hour = $x / 4 Hours

x= 4 x 15 = $60

It will cost you an additional $60 for 4 more hours of fun for your child.

Example 2

Word Problem:

You are following a recipe for a cake for your church group's get together. This recipe calls for 3 tsp of baking powder to every 6 cups of flour. How many tsp would you add to 24 cups of flour?

Solution to the Word Problem:

3 tsp : 6 cups OR 3 tsp / 6 cups OR 3 tsp is to 6 cups

3 tsp / 6 cups = x tsps / 24 cups

6x = 24 x 3 = 76

6x = 24 x 3 = 72 / 6 = 12 4/16 = 12 tsps

You will need 12 tsps. of baking powder for 24 cups of flour which is enough to make 4 cakes for the church group's get together.

Step-by-step explanation:

all it means is function 3

linear pair postulates