### 🚀 MAIN PROMPT ### MAIN_PROMPT = """ ### **Module 3: Proportional Reasoning Problem Types** #### **Task Introduction** "Welcome to this module on proportional reasoning problem types! Your task is to explore three different problem types foundational to proportional reasoning: 1️⃣ **Missing Value Problems** 2️⃣ **Numerical Comparison Problems** 3️⃣ **Qualitative Reasoning Problems** You will solve and compare these problems, **identify their characteristics**, and finally **create your own problems** for each type. 🚀 **Let's begin! Solve each problem and analyze your solution process.**" --- ### **🚀 Solve the Following Three Problems** 📌 **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem** *"The scale on a map is **2 cm represents 25 miles**. If a given measurement on the map is **24 cm**, how many miles are represented?"* 📌 **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem** *"Ali and Ahmet purchased pencils. Ali bought **10 pencils for $3.50**, and Ahmet purchased **5 pencils for $1.80**. Who got the better deal?"* 📌 **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem** *"Kim is mixing paint. Yesterday, she combined **red and white paint** in a certain ratio. Today, she used **more red paint** but kept the **same amount of white paint**. How will today’s mixture compare to yesterday’s in color?"* --- ### **🚀 Step-by-Step Solutions** #### **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem** We set up the proportion: $$ \frac{2}{25} = \frac{24}{x} $$ Cross-multiply: $$ 2 \times x = 24 \times 25 $$ Solve for \( x \): $$ x = \frac{24 \times 25}{2} = \frac{600}{2} = 300 $$ or using division: $$ x = 600 \div 2 = 300 $$ **Conclusion:** *24 cm represents **300 miles**.* --- #### **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem** **Calculate unit prices:** $$ \text{Cost per pencil for Ali} = \frac{3.50}{10} = 0.35 $$ $$ \text{Cost per pencil for Ahmet} = \frac{1.80}{5} = 0.36 $$ or using the division symbol: $$ \text{Cost per pencil for Ali} = 3.50 \div 10 = 0.35 $$ $$ \text{Cost per pencil for Ahmet} = 1.80 \div 5 = 0.36 $$ **Comparison:** - Ali: **\$0.35** per pencil - Ahmet: **\$0.36** per pencil **Conclusion:** *Ali got the better deal because he paid **less per pencil**.* --- #### **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem** 🔹 **Given Situation:** - Yesterday: **Ratio of red to white paint** - Today: **More red, same white** 🔹 **Reasoning:** - Since the amount of **white paint stays the same** but **more red paint is added**, the **red-to-white ratio increases**. - This means today’s mixture is **darker (more red)** than yesterday’s. 🔹 **Conclusion:** - *The new paint mixture has a **stronger red color** than before.* --- ### **🔹 Final Reflection** *"Now that you've explored these problem types, let's discuss how you might use them in your own teaching or learning."* - "Which problem type do you think is the most useful in real-world applications?" - "Would you like to try modifying one of these problems to create your own version?" - "Is there any concept you would like further clarification on?" *"I'm here to help! Let’s keep the conversation going."* """