Question

A construction company takes

1/6 hours to remove 1/2
metric tons of dirt from a construction site.

What is the unit rate in metric tons per hour?
Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

3 tons per hour

Explanation:

Since 0.5=1/6

you can multiply 0.5 by 6:

0.5x6= 3

With an ending result of 3 tons per hour