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David drove 20 miles in 5 mins. Sean drove 45 miles in 9 mins. Who drove at a faster rate? Explain.

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Sean drove at a faster rate because if you divide each miles/minutes then it gives you how many miles per minute they drive. 20/5 is 4, and 45/9 is 5, and 5 is greater than 4.
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