Distance, Rate, Time
Independent station objectives:
• Title:D=RXT independent practice: I will copy and complete at least 10 problems
showing each of my steps. If I am confused or unsure about any of the problems I
will look in my notes to find ways to solve it. Then I will write down any ideas
questions and notes I can ask my teacher at a later time.
• Title: D=RXT Vocabulary: When I finish ten problems, I will go to quizlet and copy
my vocabulary in my notebook, after reading the definitions, I will study the
vocabulary in quizlet: http://quizlet.com/29148126/ratios-and-proportions-flashcards/
• If I finish early, I will put away my computer, plug it in and in the correct order. I
will begin looking over my work done so far, and double check my work. I can then
study my vocabulary. After, I will take out my book and read.
Example problem #1
Liza wants to make it to the San Francisco in 6
hours. San Francisco is 360 miles away. How
fast must she go?
Make your table:
D
360
miles
R
T
6
hours
R= D/T
R= 360 miles / 6 hours
R= 60 miles/hour
Liza must go at a rate of 60 miles per hour
Problem #1
 Norma traveled 9 hours at a rate of 45 miles per
hour. How far did she travel?
Problem #2
 A plane travels for 514 miles per hour in 2 hours.
How far did the plane fly?
Problem #3:
 Luis drove at a rate of 65 miles an hour for 3 hours.
How many miles did he drive?
Problem #4
 Johan is going on a bike trip. He plans to ride 9
miles in 45 minutes. At what rate (mi./min) musht
he travel?
Problem #5
 A cheetah can run at a speed of 60 mph. How far
can it run in 0.25 hours?
Problem # 6
 A truck drove at a rate of 44 miles per hour for 4
hours. How many miles did the truck driver travel?
Problem #7
 Betsy wanted to finish her 14 mile bike ride in 2
hours, how fast mush she travel?
Problem #8
 D=30 miles
 R= 15 miles per hour
 What is T?
Problem #9
 D= 490 meters
 T=7 hours
 R=?
Problem #10
 If you drove 150 miles at a rate of 50 miles per hour,
how many hours would it take?
Problem # 11
 D= ?
 R=16 miles per hour
 T=3 hours
Quizlet Vocabulary
http://quizlet.com/29148126/ratios-and-proportionsflash-cards/
Study your vocabulary 