143k views
2 votes
A sixth- grade math teacher can grade 25 homework assignments in 20 minutes. Is he working at a faster rate or slower rate than grading 36 homework assignments in 30 minutes?

( comparing rates)

User Paul Irish
by
8.4k points

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:you can divide

Step-by-step explanation:25/20=1.25

and 30/36=1.20

now this is in decimal form now if you are thinking slower your wrong i hope you get what you needed.

User Woofy
by
7.4k points
3 votes

Answer:

faster

Explanation:

25 in 20 minutes is 25/20 = 1.25 per minute

36 in 30 minutes is 36/30 = 1.20 per minute

The first rate is faster.

User Nonso
by
7.8k points