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1. The photocopy machine...
The photocopy machine used 6 packages of paper to copy 9 books.
How many books can be copied with 1 package of paper?
Use a model of your choice to justify your answer.
2. Elizabeth baked...
Elizabeth baked 12 brownies to be shared by 8 people. How many brownies will each person receive?
Use a model of your choice to justify your answer.
3. Consider the ratio below...
Consider the ratio below:
8 : 7
Create a context that could be represented by this ratio.
Use a model to reveal both rates that exist within this relationship.
Your model should match the context that you have created.
4. Consider the model below...
Consider the model below.
What ratio is being represented? Include appropriate units.
What rate has been revealed? Include appropriate units.
Show a different model and/or strategy to represent this same scenario.
5. Consider the model below...
Consider the model below.
What ratio is being represented? Include appropriate units.
What rate has been revealed? Include appropriate units.
Show a different model and/or strategy to represent this same scenario.
6. Tariq says that...
Tariq says that 4 divided by 12 is one-third. Renee says it is four-twelfths.
Who is correct?
Use a model to justify your answer.