Who Produces More?

Artisans

1 artisan can make 1 placemat in ____________ minutes.

So 1 artisan can make ________ placemats in 15 minutes.
Example: if 1 artisan can make 1 placemat in 10 minutes, then 1 artisan can make 15/10 = 1 1/2 placemats in 15 minutes.

So 6 artisans can make ____________ placemats in 15 minutes.
Example: if 1 artisan can make 1 1/2 placemats in 15 minutes, then 6 artisans can make 6 X 1 1/2 = 9 placemats in 15 minutes.

Assembly Line

6 assembly line workers can make ____________ placemats in 15 minutes.

Which group made more placemats in 15 minutes?

6 artisans

6 assembly line workers

Return to the The Goat in the Rug lesson.

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