Speed - Which is Further - Changed Both Units (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on comparing distances traveled by two entities when given their speeds in different units over various time frames. It involves unit conversion and multiplication to determine who travels further. This type of problem not only tests basic arithmetic but also emphasizes the application of the concepts of speed, distance, and time under the umbrella of more advanced scenarios. These exercises require converting speeds into a common unit and calculating distances by multiplying the speed by the time, testing both mathematical skills and attention to detail.

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Speed - Which is Further - Changed Both Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Further - Changed Both Units (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/

1

Bug A crawls at 1cm/s for 4s. Bug B crawls at 200mm/min for 0.1min. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

2

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d for 6d. Bacteria B moves at 0.5mm/hr for 96hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

3

Horse A trots at 1m/s for 4s. Horse B trots at 2,400cm/min for 0.08min. Which goes further?

a

Horse A

b

Horse B

4

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d for 6d. Bacteria B moves at 0.0003m/hr for 144hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

5

Bug A crawls at 1m/min for 4min. Bug B crawls at 2cm/s for 240s. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

6

Bacteria A moves at 1m/d for 7d. Bacteria B moves at 4cm/hr for 96hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

7

Bug A crawls at 1cm/min for 4min. Bug B crawls at 0.0002m/s for 240s. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B