Question

Express the ratio as a unit rate.

4.5 miles in 25 minutes

Answer 1

10 mins

Explanation:

This is a fraction equal to

25 minutes ÷ 2.5 4.5

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 2.5

25 minutes ÷ 2.5

2.5 4.5 ÷ 2.5

=

10 minutes

1 4.5

=

10 minutes

4.5

= 10 minutes per 4.5