Question

The formula d=rt is used to calculate the distance an object travels over a period of time, t, at a constant rate, r. Based on this formula, what is the rate, r, in terms of d and t?

Answer 1

If d = rt

that means r would be:

r = d ÷ t

Answer 2

Explanation:

d = rt is the formula to calculate the speed of an object, where r shows the speed and 't' time and 'd' the distance traveled.

To calculate the speed r, we will divide the given formula by 't' on each side.

`(d)/(t)=(r)/(t)`

`(d)/(t)=r`

Therefore, r in terms of 'd' and 't' can be represented by

r =
`(d)/(t)`