 Step 1: Identify comparison ◦ Example: Height of tree to the cost  Step 2: Write down rate proportion ◦ Example:  Step 3: Substitute values from problem ◦ Example:  Step 4: Solve the proportion ◦ Example:

 Key Phrases: ◦ at least >> ◦ at most << ◦ no more than << ◦ no less than >>

 Unit Rate: The value of one of something  We use unit rates when comparing price per unit or price per ounce  We will use proportions (two ratios that are equal) to help us find unit rates

 Drawing inequalities on a number line  Writing inequality based on a word statement  Write a statement based on an inequality  Solve a rate word problem

 I know a have 11 or more cans of Pepsi in my refrigerator. ◦ P > 11

 C > 6 ◦ There are more than 6 chickens on the farm

 I drove 200 miles in 5 hours. About how far did I drive in one hour? ◦ Compares miles to hours ◦ Miles / Hours ◦ 200 / 5 = X / 1 ◦ X = 40 miles