Question

On the track at school , Suzy ran 1/2 of a lap in 2/3 min. What is the unit rate in minutes per lap?

Answer 1

Given:

Suzy ran 1/2 of a lap in 2/3 minutes.

The unit rate in minutes per lap is,

`((2)/(3))/((1)/(2))=(2)/(3)\cdot2=(4)/(3)\text{ minutes per lap}`

Answer: 4/3 minute per lap.