Calculating rates
Last updated: 22 Nov 2008
The rate is the speed with which something occurs. We can calculate the rate by dividing the amount by the time taken so
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Widget production example
A machine produces 200 widgets in 10 seconds. What is the rate that it produces widgets at?
Swimming pool example
A 30,000 gallon swimming pool is filled up at a rate of 600 gallons per hour. How long does it take to fill?
