Question

Daniel read 3 books in 2.5 weeks. Which rate represents this situation?

A) 3 books, 7.5 weeks

B) 7.5 books, 3 weeks

C) 3 books, 2.5 weeks

D) 2.5 books, 3 weeks

Answer 1

The answer is C: 3 books, 2.5 weeks.

Answer 2

Answer: C) 3 books, 2.5 weeks

Explanation:

Given statement: Daniel read 3 books in 2.5 weeks.

Here, the number of books is dependent quantity over number of weeks which is the independent quantity.

Therefore, the rate shows the number of dependent quantity with respect to the independent quantity.

Here the number of weeks = 2.5 weeks

The number of books read by Danial in 2.5 weeks=3

Therefore, The rate represents this situation is 3 books in 2.5 weeks.