Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units (Level 3)

This math topic focuses on comparing the time taken by different entities (like horses, bacteria, and bugs) to travel respective distances at given speeds, where the challenge is heightened by variations in the units of speed and distance (e.g., meters per second vs. millimeters per second, meters vs. millimeters). Each problem requires the learner to determine which entity achieves its goal in less time, thus applying concepts of speed, distance, and time conversions to solve real-world type scenarios in an advanced context.

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Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units

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Horse A trots at 1m/s and goes 50m. Horse B trots at 750mm/s and goes 30,000mm. Which takes less time?

Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/

Bacteria A moves at 1mm/d and goes 40mm. Bacteria B moves at 0.1cm/d and goes 4cm. Which takes less time?

Bug A crawls at 1m/hr and goes 30m. Bug B crawls at 666.7mm/hr and goes 40,000mm. Which takes less time?

Bug A crawls at 1m/min and goes 40m. Bug B crawls at 0.00067km/min and goes 0.04km. Which takes less time?

Rocket A flies at 1m/ms and goes 50m. Rocket B flies at 25cm/ms and goes 2,000cm. Which takes less time?

Horse A trots at 1m/s and goes 40m. Horse B trots at 67cm/s and goes 4,000cm. Which takes less time?

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d and goes 50cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.0075m/d and goes 0.3m. Which takes less time?

Horse A trots at 1m/s and goes 50m. Horse B trots at 750mm/s and goes 30,000mm. Which takes less time?