Question

Ben can type 25 words in half a minute. At this rate, how many words can he type in 5 minutes?

A student found the unit rate and solved the problem. The student’s work is shown below. Has the student answered the question completely?

StartFraction 25 words over One-half minute EndFraction = StartFraction 50 words over 1 minute EndFraction

Answer 1

Answer: it is No, the student should have multiplied the unit rate by 5.

Explanation:

Answer 2

he can type 50 words per minut then multiply by five so 50 x 5= 250

Explanation: