Totals show how much has built up. Rates show how fast it changes. A parcel log...

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Totals show how much has built up. Rates show how fast it changes. A parcel log may list 80 parcels by noon or 10 per hour. This article explains units and time windows, helping you tell a total from a pace at work, without guesswork.