Question

In PE class, Carl runs a distance of 1.17 miles in 9 minutes.At that rate, how far does Carl run in one minute?

Answer 1

Carl runs 0.13 miles in 1 minute

(you just divied 1.17 by 9)

Answer 2

1.17÷9= 0.13
This means 0.13 is the constant, the constant is your unit rate, your unit rate is how far Carl can run in one minute. Therefore, Carl ran 0.13 miles in one minute.