Rate

Understanding Rates What is a Rate?

A rate is a comparison between two quantities measured in different units, expressed using the word "per" or the symbol "/".

Types of Rates with Examples

1. Speed Rates

Original example: 60 kilometers per hour (father's driving speed)

Additional examples:

Train speed: 100 kilometers per hour

Running speed: 8 kilometers per hour

Swimming speed: 2 meters per second

Typing speed: 50 words per minute

2. Price Rates

Original examples:

Apples at ₹120 per kg Eggs at ₹60 per dozen

Additional examples:

Rice: ₹45 per kg

Milk: ₹60 per liter

Sugar: ₹40 per kg

Oranges: ₹80 per dozen

Using "per": 60 kilometers per hour Using "/": 60 km/hr

Example conversions:

₹120 per kg → ₹120/kg

72 beats per minute → 72 beats/min

21 births per 1000 people → 21 births/1000 people

50 words per minute → 50 words/min

100 units per hour → 100 units/hr