standard_description: Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.
problem_activity: Problem 1
The images below are maps with different scales. What do you notice? What do you wonder?
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Problem 2
The map below shows Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. Perla walked around the outside perimeter of the Common and the Public Garden. About how far did she walk?
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Problem 3
On the map below,
$${{1\over4}}$$
inch represents one mile. Candler, Canton, and Oteen are three cities on the map.
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a.   If the distance between the real towns of Candler and Canton is 9 miles, how far apart are Candler and Canton on the map?
b.   If Candler and Oteen are
$${3 {1\over2}}$$
inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance between Candler and Oteen in miles?


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