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3.04 Rates in context

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Skye is taking part in a hotdog eating competition. Which of these compound units could be used to measure how quickly she can eat hotdogs?

Select all the correct options.

hotdogs/minute

A

seconds/hotdog

B

hotdogs/glass of water

C

seconds/bite

D
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A tap fills up a $240$240 litre tub in $4$4 hours.

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A toy manufacturer makes $720$720 toys in $9$9 hours.

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Justin earns $\$420$$420 in $6$6 hours.

Which of the following represents Justin's hourly rate?

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