This math topic focuses on determining which of two objects travels further when given their speeds and the time they travel, with the added challenge of different units for distance and time. It enhances skills in converting and comparing measurements, as well as applying formulas to solve problems related to speed, distance, and time. The problems integrate practical scenarios involving cars, bugs, and bacteria, helping to contextualize mathematical concepts in real-world applications. This topic forms part of more advanced studies in speed, distance, and time calculations.
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Bug A crawls at 3mm/s for 7s. Bug B crawls at 0.01m/s for 5s. Which goes further?