Unit Rate Math Example 3

Follow the full solution, then compare it with the other examples linked below.

Example 3

easy
A runner completes 15 laps in 45 minutes. What is the unit rate in minutes per lap?

Solution

  1. 1
    Set up the rate: 45 minutes15 laps\frac{45 \text{ minutes}}{15 \text{ laps}}.
  2. 2
    Divide: 45÷15=345 \div 15 = 3 minutes per lap.

Answer

3 minutes per lap3 \text{ minutes per lap}
Divide total time by total laps to find how long each lap takes on average.

About Unit Rate

A rate expressed as a quantity per single unit of another quantity, such as miles per hour or cost per item.

Learn more about Unit Rate →

More Unit Rate Examples

Example 1 easy

A car travels 240 miles using 8 gallons of gas. What is the unit rate in miles per gallon?

Example 2 medium

A 12-pack of juice costs [formula]8.00. Which is the better deal?

Example 4 medium

Brand A sells 12 oz of cereal for [formula]4.50. Which is the better deal?

← All Unit Rate Examples Unit Rate Concept