Which equations could be used to solve the problem?

PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS
Snow fell steadily, accumulating 14 in. in 4 h. At what rate was the snow falling?

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.

A.
r =14in/4hrs

B.
4 h • r = 14 in.

C.
14 inches • r = 4 h

D.
r = 4hrs/14in

Question

Which equations could be used to solve the problem?
 
PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS
Snow fell steadily, accumulating 14 in. in 4 h. At what rate was the snow falling?
 
Choose exactly two answers that are correct.
 
 A.
 r =14in/4hrs
 
 B.
4 h • r = 14 in.
 
 C.
14 inches • r = 4 h
 
 D.
 r = 4hrs/14in

anonymous · Answer

@phi @TheSmartOne

phi · Answer

any thoughts?  do we measure snow fall in hours per inch or inches per hour?

phi · Answer

or , do you know the definition of "rate"
in these problems rate is an "amount" per unit time