Ratio, Rate & Speed

Success Criteria

At the end of this chapter, students are able to:

  1. Convert a ratio into a fraction and vice-versa.

  2. Find and simplify the ratio of 2 to 3 quantities.

  3. Calculate the speed of an object.

Overview of Ratio, Rate & Speed

A ratio is a comparison of two or more quantities of the same type.

A rate is a comparison of two quantities of different types.

Speed is the rate of change of distance with respect to time.