Question

A sallboat travels a distance of 2 1/2

miles in 1/6 of an hour. Which complex fraction represents the unit rate in miles per hour?

Answer 1

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Answer:

(2 1/2)/(1/6) = (5/2)/(1/6)

Explanation:

The rate in miles per hour is found by dividing miles by hours.

(2 1/2 miles)/(1/6 hours) = (2 1/2)/(1/6) miles/hour = (5/2)/(1/6) miles/hour

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The value of this fraction is (5/2)(6/1) = 30/2 = 15 miles per hour.