Question

Express each rate as a unit rate.
70 miles in 2 hours

Answer 1

35 miles per hour

Step-by-step explanation: Showing Work

This is a fraction equal to

70 miles ÷ 2 hours

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 2

70 miles ÷ 2

2 hours ÷ 2

=

35 miles

1 hour

=

35 miles

hour

= 35 miles per hour