FAST Mathematical: Ratios and Proportional Relationships 2

Question 1

A swimming pool is being filled at a rate of 200 gallons per hour. How many gallons will be in the pool after 4.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

900 gallons

Answer

200 gallons/hour × 4.5 hours = 900 gallons.

Question 2

A worker earns $15 per hour. Which equation represents total earnings (e) based on hours worked (h)?

Accepted Answer

e = 15h

Answer

Total earnings equal the hourly rate multiplied by hours worked, so e = 15h.

Question 3

Maria runs 6 miles in 48 minutes. At this rate, how long will it take her to run 9 miles?

Accepted Answer

72 minutes

Answer

The rate is 48 ÷ 6 = 8 minutes per mile; 9 miles × 8 min/mile = 72 minutes.

Question 4

A store sells orange juice in two sizes: 16 oz for $2.40 and 24 oz for $3.36. Which size is the better buy?

Accepted Answer

24 oz bottle

Answer

16 oz costs $0.15/oz while 24 oz costs $0.14/oz, making the 24 oz a better buy.

Question 5

A scale drawing has a scale of 1 cm to 50 cm. If a room measures 6 cm on the drawing, what is the actual length?

Accepted Answer

300 cm

Answer

6 cm × 50 = 300 cm is the actual length.

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