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Rate Word Problems - All
Rate Word Problems - Concept

Concept Concept (1)

To solve rate word problems, knowledge of solving systems of equations is necessary. Rate word problems include problems dealing with rates, distances, time and wind or water current. Other types of word problems using systems of equations include money word problems and age word problems.

Sample Sample Problems (6)

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Rate Word Problems - Problem 1

One plane leaves New York City for LA going 500 mph. At the same time, a different plane leaves LA for New York City going 650 mph.

If the 2 cities are approximately 3000 miles apart; how far from LA are when they cross?
Problem 1
How to solve word problems about airplanes leaving opposite cities and moving toward each other.
Rate Word Problems - Problem 2

A boat traveled 288 miles each way downstream and back. The trip downstream with the water current took 12 hours. The trip upstream against the current took 36 hours.

How fast would the boat be traveling in still water? How fast is the current?
Problem 2
How to solve word problems involving air or water current.
Rate Word Problems - Problem 3

To keep in shape, Alison walks a 12 mile course at a constant speed. If she doubles her usual speed, she can complete the course in 1½ hours less than her usual speed.

What is Alison's usual speed?
Problem 3
How to solve word problems involving rates of travel.
Rate Word Problems - Problem 4
Problem 4
Setting up a system of equations to solve a windspeed or current speed word problem
Rate Word Problems - Problem 5
Problem 5
Solving for time in a distance = rate times time word problem
Rate Word Problems - Problem 6
Problem 6
Solving a rate word problem where there are two travel rates
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