1. In the Opener, you may have noticed some unit rates. For example, you saw the rate of 2 bananas/1 orange and the rate of 2 apples/1 bunch of grapes. A unit rate is a comparison of two measurements in which one of the terms has a
value of 1.

Consider the relationship represented on each scale. Describe each relationship as a rate, using the names of the fruits as the units.

a. The scale indicates that strawberries balance apple(s). Write this as a unit rate.

Unit rate:

b. The scale indicates that limes balance apple(s). Write this as a unit rate.

Unit rate:

2. Using the information from the two balances pictured in problem 1, write another rate. Sketch a new balance scale that represents this rate.

Unit rate: