Question

In the worst snowstorm in Milwaukee history, 9 inches of snow fell in 12 hours. What was the unit rate of inches of snow per hour? A. 43 of an inch B. 1 %inches C. 3 inches D. 34 of an inch

Answer 1

EXPLANATION

Let's see the facts:

Snow fell = 9"

Time = 12 hours

Unit rate=

`\text{Unit rate = }\frac{snow\text{ fell (inches)}}{\text{time}}=\text{ }\frac{9inches}{12\text{ hours}}=(3)/(4)\frac{in\text{ch}}{h}`

The answer is D. 3/4 of an inch per hour.