A rate is a ratio that compares two related quantities. Common rates are speed = \({distance \over time}\), flow = \({amount \over time}\), and defect = \({errors \over units}\).
If a car travels 65 miles in 1 hour, what is the average speed?
| 25 mph | |
| 65 mph | |
| 50 mph | |
| 55 mph |