Solving Problems with Rate Conversion
Solving Problems with Rate Conversion is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 64: Using a Unit Multiplier to Convert a Rate in Saxon Math, Course 3.
Key Concepts
Property First, convert the rate to new units, then use it in a formula like $d = rt$. For example, convert mph to kph: $\frac{50 \text{ mi}}{1 \text{ hr}} \cdot \frac{1.6 \text{ km}}{1 \text{ mi}} = \frac{80 \text{ km}}{1 \text{ hr}}$. Then find distance.
Examples Driving 50 mph, how many kilometers do you go in 2 hours? (1 mi ≈ 1.6 km). First: $\frac{50 \text{ mi}}{1 \text{ hr}} \times \frac{1.6 \text{ km}}{1 \text{ mi}} = \frac{80 \text{ km}}{1 \text{ hr}}$. Then: $d = \frac{80 \text{ km}}{1 \text{ hr}} \times 2 \text{ hr} = 160 \text{ km}$. A pump moves 3 gallons per minute. How many quarts does it move in 4 minutes? (1 gal = 4 qt). First: $\frac{3 \text{ gal}}{1 \text{ min}} \times \frac{4 \text{ qt}}{1 \text{ gal}} = \frac{12 \text{ qt}}{1 \text{ min}}$. Then: Volume = $\frac{12 \text{ qt}}{1 \text{ min}} \times 4 \text{ min} = 48 \text{ qt}$.
Explanation This is a two step dance! First, you convert the rate to the units you actually need for the problem, like changing miles into kilometers. Once you have your new rate, you can plug it into a formula to find your final answer, like calculating the total distance traveled.
Common Questions
What is Solving Problems with Rate Conversion?
Solving Problems with Rate Conversion is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 64: Using a Unit Multiplier to Convert a Rate in Saxon Math, Course 3.
What grade level is Solving Problems with Rate Conversion for?
Solving Problems with Rate Conversion is part of the Grade 8 Math curriculum, covered in Saxon Math, Course 3. It is designed for students studying Math at the Grade 8 level.
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Solving Problems with Rate Conversion is covered in Saxon Math, Course 3, specifically in Chapter 7: Algebra under Lesson 64: Using a Unit Multiplier to Convert a Rate. Pengi's lesson is aligned directly to this textbook so you can follow along with your class.
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