Question

It takes 7 minutes to fill an empty aquarium to a depth of 7/8 meters.

What is the unit rate in minutes per meter?

Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

The answer is 8 Minutes per meter

Answer 2

8 minutes per meter

Explanation:

7/8 meters = 7 minutes

Unit rate of meter is required so dividing both side by 8/7

7/8*8/7 meters=7*8/7 minutes

1 meter=8 minutes per meter