Which is Further - Changed Distance Units (Level 2)

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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Speed - Which is Further - Changed Distance Units Worksheet

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Speed - Which is Further - Changed Distance Units
1
Bug A crawls at 5m/hr for 8hr. Bug B crawls at 0.03hm/hr for 8hr. Which goes further?
a
Bug A
b
Bug B
2
Bacteria A moves at 3.33mm/min for 6min. Bacteria B moves at 0.07dm/min for 6min. Which goes further?
a
Bacteria A
b
Bacteria B
3
Bacteria A moves at 5.71dm/d for 7d. Bacteria B moves at 0.05dam/d for 6d. Which goes further?
a
Bacteria A
b
Bacteria B
4
Rocket A flies at 5km/s for 8s. Rocket B flies at 10,000m/s for 5s. Which goes further?
a
Rocket A
b
Rocket B
5
Horse A trots at 2.86m/s for 7s. Horse B trots at 37.5dm/s for 8s. Which goes further?
a
Horse A
b
Horse B
6
Bacteria A moves at 6.25cm/hr for 8hr. Bacteria B moves at 80mm/hr for 5hr. Which goes further?
a
Bacteria A
b
Bacteria B
7
Car A drives at 6.25hm/min for 8min. Car B drives at 750m/min for 4min. Which goes further?
a
Car A
b
Car B
8
Bug A crawls at 7.5dam/hr for 4hr. Bug B crawls at 5,000cm/hr for 8hr. Which goes further?
a
Bug A
b
Bug B