Rate problem....Am I in the right direction

In summary, Emily works in the canteen and sells an average of 16 Banana milkshakes, 13 baked macaronis, 5 Cauliflower Fried Rices, and 25 Blueberry Muffins in a 30-minute break. This means she sells 0.5 Banana milkshakes, 0.4 baked macaronis, 0.17 Cauliflower Fried Rices, and 0.8 Blueberry Muffins per minute. To sell 50 Banana milkshakes, it would take her 100 minutes, 34 baked macaronis would take her 85 minutes, 25 Cauliflower Fried Rices would take her 147 minutes, and 43 Blueberry Muffins
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a. Emily works in the canteen and sells on average 16 Banana milkshakes,
13 baked macaronis, 5 Cauliflower Fried Rices, 25 Blueberry Muffins in one break.
Each break at the cafeteria is 30-min-long.

How long is it likely to take Emily to sell
50 Banana Milk Shakes,
34 Baked Macaronis,
25 Cauliflower Rices and
43 Blueberry Muffins?

So in 30 min, she sells
16 Banana M
13 Baked Mac
5 Clf Rice
25 Blueberry Muff...

Dividing each one by 30 we get how much she sells in 1 min:
16/30 = 0.5 Banana M per min
13/30 = 0.4 B Mac per min
5/30 = 0.17 Clf Rice per min
25/30 = 0.8 Blueb Muff per min

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Sounds good... so if Emily sells 0.5 Banana Milk Shakes per minute, how long does it take her to sell 50?
 
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Klaas van Aarsen said:
Sounds good... so if Emily sells 0.5 Banana Milk Shakes per minute, how long does it take her to sell 50?
not quite, the whole question is
How long is it likely to take Emily to sell
50 Banana Milk Shakes, 34 Baked Macaronis, 25 Cauliflower Rices and 43 Blueberry Muffins?
 
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So you did not understand what Klas Van Arsen said! He was not handing you the answer he was showing you how to do the problem. If she makes 1/2 banana milk shake per minute, how long does it take to make 50? If she sells 0.4 baked macaroni per minute, how long does it take to make 34? Do that for each if the others.
 

1. What is a rate problem?

A rate problem involves finding the relationship between two quantities that are changing at different rates.

2. How do I know if I am approaching a rate problem correctly?

If you are able to identify the two quantities and their rates of change, and can set up an equation to represent their relationship, then you are on the right track.

3. What are some common strategies for solving rate problems?

Some common strategies include using a table or chart to organize the given information, setting up a proportion or ratio, and using the formula distance = rate x time.

4. Can you provide an example of a rate problem and its solution?

Sure, here is an example: A car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 2.5 hours? Solution: Distance = Rate x Time, so the distance traveled is 60 miles per hour x 2.5 hours = 150 miles.

5. What are some tips for avoiding common mistakes when solving rate problems?

Some tips include carefully reading and understanding the given information, using units consistently, and checking your answer to ensure it makes sense in the context of the problem.

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