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A machine factory fills 20 bottles per minute. what is the unit rate?

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Unit rate - production in one second

20 bottles - 1 min

1 min - 60 seconds

20 bottles - 60 seconds

20 : 60 : : x : 1

20 = 60x

x = 20 / 60

x = 1/3

1/3 rd bottle is produced in one second

Hope helps!

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