Have you ever wondered what the average speed of a sports car is compared to a family vehicle? Solving these types of problems may benefit you in real life.
Calculating the average rate is simple when you know the right steps.
• Use the formula of speed equals distance over time.
• Evaluate the information you are given.
• For example, the total distance covered by one car and the total amount of time it took for the car to go a certain distance.
• Set up the formula for speed.
• S equals distance over time.
• Put the distance into the formula.
• Put the time into the formula.
• Divide the distance by the time, and arrive at the average speed per unit of time.