Use the formula: Rate = Part ÷ Whole
If distance and time are given, use: Rate = Distance ÷ Time
If work and time are given, use: Rate = Work ÷ Time
If speed is needed, use: Speed = Distance ÷ Time
If interest is needed, use: Rate = Interest ÷ Principal × Time
Rearrange the given formula to isolate the rate
Divide the known quantity by the total quantity
Keep units consistent before calculating
Express the result with the correct unit per time or per quantity