Question

Tom can paint 50 square feet of wall every 1/4 hour. What is the unit rate for square feet per hour?

Answer 1

Answer: 50/0.25 x 4 = 200/1 = 200.

Step-by-step explanation: Put the situation as a fraction, 50/0.25. Then, multiply by 4 to find the square feet per hour, 200/1. 200/1 equals 200. Therefore, the unit rate for square feet per hour is 50/0.25 x 4 = 200/1 = 200.