Proportionality

6.4(D)

Comparing Two Different Things

Give examples of rates as the comparison by division of two quantities having different attributes, including rates as quotients.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an understanding of proportional relationships in problem situations

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Intro

What Is a Rate?

In this lesson you will learn to give examples of rates, explain why a rate compares two quantities with different attributes, and write a rate as a quotient. A rate is a special kind of comparison that uses division.