Question

On the track at school , Suzy ran 1/2 of a lap in 2/3 min. What is the unit rate in minutes per lap?

Answer 1

Given:

Suzy ran 1/2 of a lap in 2/3 minutes.

The unit rate in minutes per lap is,

$\frac{\frac{2}{3}}{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{2}{3}\cdot2=\frac{4}{3}\text{ minutes per lap}$

Answer: 4/3 minute per lap.