Finding Unit Rates with Fractions

If Jim runs 2 miles in 15 minutes, how many miles does he run per minute?

• 0.145

• 0.125

• 0.15

• 0.133

What is the unit rate of minutes per mile for Jim?

• 6.5 minutes

• 7.5 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 7 minutes

How do you simplify a complex fraction like 12 and a half over 3/4?

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Add the fractions

• None of the above

• Subtract the fractions

What is the result of dividing 25/2 by 3/4?

• 50/3

• 33.33

• 10/3

• 100/6

What is the approximate decimal conversion of 16 and 2/3?

• 16.67

• 16.33

• 16.50

• 16.75

If painting 3.5 cubic yards takes 1/4 hour, what is the rate in cubic yards per hour?

• 15

• 13

• 14

• 12

If two people paint at the same rate, what would be their unit rate if one painted 2.8 cubic yards in 1/5 hour?

• 13.5

• 14

• 14.5

• 15

Which store offers a better price per pound of chicken: one with $2.45 for 2 and 1/3 pounds or another with $4.62 for 4 and 1/5 pounds?

• First store

• Second store

• Cannot determine

• Both the same

What is the cost per pound in the first store?

• $1.00

• $1.15

• $1.10

• $1.05

What is the cost per pound in the second store?

• $1.10

• $1.05

• $1.15

• $1.00