Question

Xander walks 4 laps around a track in 16 minutes. (Use decimal numbers if appropriate)

A. How many minutes per lap is that?

B. How many laps per minute is that?

C. If Xander walks 9 laps at the same rate, how long does it take him?

Answer 1

a. 4 minutes per lap

b. 0.25 laps per minute

c. 36 minutes

Explanation:

a. divide 16 by 4 to get the answer

b. divide 4 by 16 to get the answer

c. divide 9 by 4 to get 2.25 then multiply 2.25 by 16 to get 36

Answer 2

A) 4 minutes
B) .25 laps per minute
C)36 minutes