Question

Find the Unit Rate: 300 miles in 5 hours

Answer 1

60 miles per hour

Explanation:

300/5 = 60

Answer 2

60 miles per hour

Explanation:

This is a fraction equal to

300 miles ÷ 5 hours

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 5

300 miles ÷ 5

5 hours ÷ 5

=

60 miles

1 hour

=

60 miles

hour

= 60 miles per hour