Example
Winona and Reth are adding money to their subway fare cards. Winona pa
$26 for 8 rides. Each ride costs the same amount. How much does Reth pay
for 7 rides?
The ratio of dollars to rides is 26: 8. Divide to find the unit rate.
dollars
rides
26 13
=
8 4
= 3.25
The rate is $3.25 per ride.
Multiply the number of rides by the unit rate to find
the missing value of the equivalent ratio.
7 X 3.25 = 22.75
Reth pays $22.75 for 7 rides.
Dollars Rides
26
8
?
X 3.25
7