Question

3/4 of a mile in 2/3 of an hour, what is the unit rate?

Answer 1

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 2

3 miles ÷ 2

2 hours ÷ 2

=

1.5 miles

1 hour

=

1.5 miles

hour

= 1.5 miles per hour