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A rate compares measurements in different units.

Equivalent ratios
mileshours
1203
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 4. A short entry task, a model, guided examples, then a new independent try. Frames are optional.

Equivalent ratios
mileshours
1203
240?

A ratio table shows 120 miles for every 3 hours. How many hours go with 240 miles?

Support frame: Factor = 240 ÷ 120. Second part = 3 × factor.

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