Answer:
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
Answer: 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
Answer: 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.
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