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Sixth Class maths · B.3 · Rates

Use a unit rate to find the total

Multiply the rate by the number of units of time.

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  1. A printer keeps up a steady rate of 6 pages per minute. How many pages is that in 2 minutes?

    Answer: 12 pages

  2. An egg packer keeps up a steady rate of 9 eggs per hour. How many eggs is that in 2 hours?

    Answer: 18 eggs

  3. A cyclist keeps up a steady rate of 10 km per hour. How many km is that in 2 hours?

    Answer: 20 km

Tip: Multiply the rate by the number of units of time.

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