Quantity Math Example 3
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Example 3
easyA car travels at 60 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. What quantity does represent?
Solution
- 1 Speed ( mph) multiplied by time ( hours) gives distance.
- 2 . The unit is miles.
Answer
Multiplying two quantities gives a derived quantity. Speed × Time = Distance is a fundamental relationship. Keeping track of units (mph × hours = miles) confirms what the numerical result represents.
About Quantity
An amount or number of something that can be measured or counted; a quantity combines a number with a unit.
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A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour. If you want to make 3 batches, how much flour do you need? Ident
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