Elementary School

Handout 2

Who Produces More?

Name
Date

Artisans
1 artisan can make 1 place mat in ______ minutes.
So 1 artisan can make ______ place mats in 15 minutes.
Example: If 1 artisan can make 1 place mat in 10 minutes, then
1 artisan can make 15/10 = 1 1/2 place mats in 15 minutes.

So 6 artisans can make ______ place mats in 15 minutes.
Example: If 1 artisan can make 1 1/2 place mats in 15 minutes, then
6 artisans can make 6 x 1 1/2 = 9 place mats in 15 minutes.

Assembly Line
6 assembly line workers can make ______ place mats in 15 minutes.
Which group made more place mats in 15 minutes: 6 artisans or 6 assembly-line workers?
Explain why.