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 55 miles in 1 hour, what is the average speed?
| 35 mph | |
| 20 mph | |
| 30 mph | |
| 55 mph |