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Second Year maths · E.12 · Slope

Compare unit rates: who is faster?

Find each speed as a rate, then compare the two.

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  1. Nia walks 28 km in 4 hours at a steady speed. Ava's distance is given by y = 5x, where x is the time in hours. Who is faster? Write Nia or Ava.

    Answer: Nia

  2. Priya walks 27 km in 3 hours at a steady speed. Kai's distance is given by y = 8x, where x is the time in hours. Who is faster? Write Priya or Kai.

    Answer: Priya

  3. Dev walks 14 km in 2 hours at a steady speed. Priya's distance is given by y = 6x, where x is the time in hours. Who is faster? Write Dev or Priya.

    Answer: Dev

Tip: Find each speed as a rate, then compare the two.

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