👉 Relative math involves comparing quantities or rates of change using proportional relationships, often expressed through ratios or percentages. It's fundamental in understanding how one value changes in relation to another, such as speed (distance over time), growth rates (initial value multiplied by a factor over time), or financial returns (profit as a percentage of an investment). For example, if a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, the speed is calculated as 50 miles per hour (distance divided by time), showing a constant rate of change. Similarly, if an investment grows from $100 to $150 over a year, the percentage increase is 50% (calculated as ((150-100)/100)
100), indicating how much the value increased relative to its starting point. This method simplifies complex relationships, making it easier to analyze and predict changes in various contexts.