You run 18 laps in 9 minutes. Your friend runs 24 laps in 6 minutes. Are the rates equivalent?

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Dominique Morrison

11 June, 04:10

You run 18 laps in 9 minutes. Your friend runs 24 laps in 6 minutes. Are the rates equivalent?

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Lilian Mccoy · Answer 1

No, they are not equivalent.

In order to find the rates, take the number of laps, in this case, 18, and divide by the time, in this case, 9 minutes. 18/9=2. So, you run 2 laps every minute.

For the other rate, your friend's, do the same. Take 24 and divide by 6. 24/6=4. So, your friend runs 4 laps every minute.

Your friend is faster, and the rates are not equivalent.