Question

Find the unit rate for 360 miles in 9 hours.

A) 40 miles per hour
B) 30 miles per hour
C) 45 miles per hour
D) 20 miles per hour

Answer 1

The unit rate for traveling 360 miles in 9 hours is found by dividing 360 by 9, resulting in 40 miles per hour, which is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the unit rate for traveling 360 miles in 9 hours, you divide the total number of miles by the total number of hours. This calculation will give you the rate in miles per hour.

• Divide 360 miles by 9 hours:
  360 ÷ 9 = 40.
• The unit rate is 40 miles per hour.

Therefore, the correct answer is 40 miles per hour, which is option A.