Question

shelby makes and sells jams. she makes the same number of jams each week.★ after 3 weeks, shelby made a total of 12 jams.★ after 5 weeks, shelby made a total of 20 jams.\\(\mathrm{i}\\)how many weeks would it take to make 444 jams?\\(\underline{\quad\quad}\\) weekswrite a statement describing the unit rate in terms of this situation.

Explanation:

Step1: Find weekly jam production

$\frac{12}{3} = 4$ jams/week

Step2: Calculate time for 444 jams

$\frac{444}{4} = 111$ weeks

Step3: State the unit rate

Shelby makes 4 jams per week.

Answer:

1. 111 weeks
2. Shelby makes 4 jams each week.