Question

Every 3 hours, a machine produces 60 baskets. What is the unit rate?

a. 180 baskets per hour
b. 3 baskets per hour
c. 20 baskets per hour
d. 57 baskets per hour

Answer 1

c. 20 baskets per hour

Explanation:

In this context, "per" can be considered to mean "divided by." Then to find the unit rate in terms of baskets per hour, we compute ...

rate = (baskets)/(hours) = (60 baskets)/(3 hours) = (60/3) baskets/hour

rate = 20 baskets/hour . . . . matches choice C