A slug travels 3 centimeters in 3 seconds. A snail travels 6 centimeters in 6 seconds. Both travel at constant speeds. Mai says, “The snail was traveling faster because it went a greater distance.” Do you agree with Mai? Explain your reasoning.
If you blend 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream with 1 cup of milk, you get a milkshake with a stronger chocolate flavor than if you blended 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream with 2 cups of milk. Explain or use the applet below to show why.
There are 2 mixtures of light purple paint.[br][br][list][*]Mixture A is made with 5 cups of purple paint and 2 cups of white paint.[/*][*]Mixture B is made with 15 cups of purple paint and 8 cups of white paint.[/*][/list][br][br]Which mixture is a lighter shade of purple? Explain your reasoning.
Tulip bulbs are on sale at store A, at 5 for $11.00, and the regular price at store B is 6 for $13. Is each store pricing tulip bulbs at the same rate? Explain how you know.
What is the plane’s speed in miles per hour?[br]
At this rate, how many miles can it travel in 10 hours?[br]
[math]\frac{1}{2}[/math] pound?
[math]\frac{1}{4}[/math] pound?
[math]\frac{3}{4}[/math] pound?
[math]3\frac{3}{4}[/math] pound?
How much garlic powder is used with 5 teaspoons of salt?[br]
How much salt is used with 8 teaspoons of garlic powder?[br]
If there are 14 teaspoons of spice mix, how much salt is in it?[br]
How much more salt is there than garlic powder if 6 teaspoons of garlic powder are used?