Example
Louisa bought\(7\) bananas and \(5\) apples.
RATIO
\(5:7\)
\(5:12\)
Compare number to number.
Louisa paid\($1.89\) for \(7\) bananas and \($4.90\) for \(5\) apples.
RATE
\($1.89\) for\(7\) bananas
\($6.79\) for \(12\) pieces of fruit
Comparing dollars to number.
Internet Speeds
\(60\) Mb per second
Heart Rates
\(70\) beats per minute
Wages
\($11.50\) per hour
Two cousins are competing in a pedal go-kart race.
Ben says that he can complete\(250 \) metres in \(40\) seconds.
Carter says that he can complete\(183\) metres in \(30\) seconds.
Who would you expect to win the race?