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I'm So Chicago
100

There are 3 red apples and 5 green apples. What is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

3:5

100

Is 2:5 equivalent to 4:10?

yes

100

A ratio table begins:


Apples.      Oranges

2                  3

4                   ?

6

100

A car travels 120 miles in 3 hours. How many miles does it travel per hour?

40 miles per hour

100

What major body of water borders Chicago?

Lake Michigan

200

A class has 12 boys and 18 girls. What is the ratio of boys to girls?

12:18, or 2:3

200

Complete the equivalent ratio: 3:4 = 6:__

8

200

Red.    Blue

5.          3

10.         6

?            9

15

200

A pack of 6 notebooks costs $12. What is the cost per notebook?

$2 per notebook

200


What famous Chicago sandwich is made with thinly sliced beef and is often served with sweet peppers or giardiniera?


Italian beef

300

Write the ratio of 7 cats to 4 dogs in two different ways.

7:4 and 7 to 4

300

5:7 = 15:__

21

300

A recipe uses 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of milk. How much flour is needed for 9 cups of milk?

6

300

A runner travels 15 miles in 3 hours. What is the unit rate?

5 miles per hour

300

What famous Chicago skyscraper was formerly called the Sears Tower?

Willis Tower

400

There are 8 pencils and 12 pens. What is the ratio of pencils to all the writing tools?

8:20, or 2:5

400

Give an equivalent ratio for 4:9

8:18, 12:27, 20:45,

400

The ratio of boys to girls is 2:3. If there are 20 boys, how many girls are there?

30

400

Which is the better unit price?


  • 4 notebooks for $8

  • 6 notebooks for $15

4 notebooks for $8, because the unit price is $2 each compared with $2.50 each.

400

What Chicago landmark is a large entertainment and shopping area located along Lake Michigan?

Navy Pier

500

Explain the difference between the ratios 2:3 and 3:2.

They describe different relationships. 2:3 means 2 for every 3; 3:2 means 3 for every 2.

500

Are 6:8 and 9:12 equivalent? Explain how you know.

Yes. Both simplify to 3:4.

500

Number of tickets         Cost

2                               $6

4                                $12

6                               $18

10                                ?

$30

500

A machine produces 240 parts in 8 hours. At the same rate, how many parts will it produce in 15 hours?

450 parts

500

What is the famous Chicago mix popcorn?

  Cheese and Caramel