Use a unit rate to find the time
Divide the total amount by the rate to find how many units of time it takes.
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A swimmer keeps up a steady rate of 5 laps per minute. How many minutes does it take to swim 25 laps?
Answer: 5 minutes
A baker keeps up a steady rate of 4 rolls per hour. How many hours does it take to make 20 rolls?
Answer: 5 hours
A snail keeps up a steady rate of 2 cm per minute. How many minutes does it take to crawl 6 cm?
Answer: 3 minutes
Tip: Divide the total amount by the rate to find how many units of time it takes.
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