Speed - Which is Less Time - Same Units (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding the relationship between speed, distance, and time. Specifically, it presents scenarios involving different creatures and objects (like bacteria, bugs, and horses) moving at specific speeds and covering particular distances. The task is to determine which subject takes less time to complete their journey, assuming all in the same unit of measurement. This is aimed at improving basic calculations and intuition regarding the fundamental concepts of speed, distance, and time.

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Speed - Which is Less Time - Same Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Less Time - Same Units (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_intro/

1

Horse A trots at 1m/s and goes 4m. Horse B trots at 1m/s and goes 3m. Which takes less time?

a

Horse A

b

Horse B

2

Bacteria A moves at 1mm/hr and goes 4mm. Bacteria B moves at 0.57mm/hr and goes 4mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

3

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/hr and goes 4cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.67cm/hr and goes 4cm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

4

Horse A trots at 1cm/ms and goes 2cm. Horse B trots at 1cm/ms and goes 4cm. Which takes less time?

a

Horse A

b

Horse B

5

Bacteria A moves at 1mm/hr and goes 5mm. Bacteria B moves at 0.5mm/hr and goes 2mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

6

Bacteria A moves at 1mm/hr and goes 4mm. Bacteria B moves at 1mm/hr and goes 5mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

7

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d and goes 2cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.5cm/d and goes 3cm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B