Question

Meryl planted 270 plants in 45 equal rows. Find the unit rate.

Answer 1

6 plants per row

Explanation:

This is a fraction equal to

270 Plants ÷ 45 Rows

We want a unit rate where

1 is in the denominator,

so we divide top and bottom by 45

270 Plants ÷ 45

45 Rows ÷ 45

=

6 Plants

1 Row

=

6 Plants

Row

= 6 Plants per Row

Answer 2

6 plants per row

Explanation:

270 divided by 45 gives you 6, which is your individual value per row