Standard practice
A rate compares measurements in different units.
| miles | hours |
|---|---|
| 120 | 3 |
| 240 | ? |
Priya records 120 miles in 3 hours at the trail. A rate compares two quantities with different units.
A rate is a ratio of measurements in different units, such as miles and hours. Equivalent rates describe the same constant speed or price. Adding the same number to both measurements changes the rate.
Problem 1 of 9. Activate, study a model, try guided items, work independently, apply, and reflect.