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Barry and Robin walk to Dunkin' Donuts each Saturday to meet for coffee and donuts. Barry walks the 2 miles from his house in 30 minutes and Robin walks the 3 miles from his house in 36 minutes.

Find the unit rate in minutes per mile for Barry.
Find the unit rate in minutes per mile for Robin.
Who walks faster, Barry or Robin?

User Chimu
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Answer:

Barry travels 4mph. Robin travels 5mph. Therefore Robin is walking faster.

Explanation:

2x2=4

36/60=0.6

0.2=1

0.2x5=1

1x5=5

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