GED Extended Learning · Day 1 · Independent GED preparation
Ratios & rates
Interactive 15-question practice. Choose an answer on screen, then mark your worksheet to see what is correct and where to practise next.
Today’s goal
Practise one skill at a time.
How to use it
Choose every answer, then mark your work.
No pressure
A mistake shows what to learn next.
A note from Sanet
“Every question you work through is proof that you are choosing your future. Take one steady step at a time. I believe in you.”
Much love, Mam xxx
Your worksheet progress
0 of 15 answers chosen
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Read each detail and choose the best answer: A 6 kg bag of rice costs R90. What is the cost per kilogram?
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What should you check before choosing an answer? Think again about: A 6 kg bag of rice costs R90. What is the cost per kilogram?
- 3
Which practice step belongs in your next review? This supports ratios & rates.
- 4
Check your understanding with this question: A recipe uses 3 cups of flour for 8 muffins. How much flour is needed for 16 muffins?
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What reasoning makes this answer reliable? Think again about: A recipe uses 3 cups of flour for 8 muffins. How much flour is needed for 16 muffins?
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Which action will make your answer stronger? This supports ratios & rates.
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Apply this topic’s key idea: Which relationship is proportional?
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Which idea connects this question to the skill you are learning? Think again about: Which relationship is proportional?
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Which study habit will help most with this skill? This supports ratios & rates.
- 10
Use the core skill to solve this: A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. At the same rate, how far in 5 hours?
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Which detail proves the answer is correct? Think again about: A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. At the same rate, how far in 5 hours?
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What should you use to check your thinking? This supports ratios & rates.
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Work through this practice problem: Which ratio is equivalent to 2:5?
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Which explanation best supports the answer? Think again about: Which ratio is equivalent to 2:5?
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What is the calmest first step for this kind of question? This supports ratios & rates.
Ready to check your thinking?
Choose every answer first, then use the feedback with kindness.
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Answer guide and explanations
Check your work with kindness. A missed answer shows you exactly where to practise, not what you are capable of.
01Answer: R15 per kg
Divide the total cost by the number of kilograms: 90 ÷ 6 = 15.
02Answer: Divide the total cost by the number of kilograms: 90 ÷ 6 = 15.
The key idea is: Divide the total cost by the number of kilograms: 90 ÷ 6 = 15.
03Answer: Write the units beside every number.
A strong next step is to write the units beside every number.
04Answer: 6 cups
Sixteen is twice eight, so every ingredient must be doubled.
05Answer: Sixteen is twice eight, so every ingredient must be doubled.
The key idea is: Sixteen is twice eight, so every ingredient must be doubled.
06Answer: Find the amount for one unit before scaling up.
A strong next step is to find the amount for one unit before scaling up.
07Answer: 3 notebooks cost R36 and 5 notebooks cost R60
Both prices use the same unit rate: R12 for one notebook.
08Answer: Both prices use the same unit rate: R12 for one notebook.
The key idea is: Both prices use the same unit rate: R12 for one notebook.
09Answer: Check whether both quantities changed by the same factor.
A strong next step is to check whether both quantities changed by the same factor.
10Answer: 300 km
The unit rate is 60 km per hour. Multiply 60 by 5.
11Answer: The unit rate is 60 km per hour. Multiply 60 by 5.
The key idea is: The unit rate is 60 km per hour. Multiply 60 by 5.
12Answer: Write the units beside every number.
A strong next step is to write the units beside every number.
13Answer: 6:15
Multiply both parts of 2:5 by 3 to get 6:15.
14Answer: Multiply both parts of 2:5 by 3 to get 6:15.
The key idea is: Multiply both parts of 2:5 by 3 to get 6:15.
15Answer: Find the amount for one unit before scaling up.
A strong next step is to find the amount for one unit before scaling up.
You are building a future with every page you finish.
Much love, Mam xxx
