A rate is a comparison of two quantities that have ____________ units.

equal

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different

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the same

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equivalent

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Solution

The correct option is B different

A rate, like a ratio, is a comparison between two numbers or measurements, but the two numbers in a rate have different units. Eg: 2 miles per hour. Here, distance (in miles) is compared to time (in hours).

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Which of the following statements are not true ?

a) 3 kg : 4 g is an example for rate

b) Rate can include comparison of only two quantities

c) Rate can have same units when there are more than two quantities.

d) Rate deals with the quantities with different units.

A ratio is a method of comparison of similar quantities by using___ .

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