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− | + | A '''rate''' is a type of [[ratio]] where something of one unit is compared with something else of another unit. Rates are applied in many real-world scenarios like unit conversions, speed/velocity, and per-item price. | |
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+ | Unit cancellation is a common strategy used in rate and conversion problems where if there are two instances of a unit written -- one on the numerator and the other on the denominator, then the instances are crossed out. For instance <math>\frac{60 \text{ kilometers}}{1 \text{ hour}} \cdot 2 \text{ hours} = 120 \text{ kilometers}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Problems== | ||
+ | * Practice Problems on [https://artofproblemsolving.com/alcumus/ Alcumus] | ||
+ | ** Unit Conversions | ||
+ | ** Speed and Other Rates | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 7 September 2020
A rate is a type of ratio where something of one unit is compared with something else of another unit. Rates are applied in many real-world scenarios like unit conversions, speed/velocity, and per-item price.
Unit cancellation is a common strategy used in rate and conversion problems where if there are two instances of a unit written -- one on the numerator and the other on the denominator, then the instances are crossed out. For instance .
Problems
- Practice Problems on Alcumus
- Unit Conversions
- Speed and Other Rates