Question

A baker decorates 42 cupcakes in 30 minutes. She decorates cupcakes at a constant rate.

How many cupcakes can the baker decorate per minute?

Answer 1

1.4 cupcakes per minute
42/30=1.4

Answer 2

30 mins = 42 cupcakes
1 min = 42 ÷ 30
1 min = 1.4 cupcakes.

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Answer: The baker can decorate 1.4 cupcakes per minute.
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