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Year 7 maths · B.11 · Rates

Find the time for one unit

Flip the rate: how much time for one unit? Write a fraction in lowest terms.

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  1. A worker packs 6 boxes in 3 hours. How many hours does it take for each box? Write a fraction.

    Answer: 1/2

  2. A tap fills 9 L in 3 minutes. How many minutes does it take for each L? Write a fraction.

    Answer: 1/3

  3. A printer prints 15 pages in 5 minutes. How many minutes does it take for each page? Write a fraction.

    Answer: 1/3

Tip: Flip the rate: how much time for one unit? Write a fraction in lowest terms.

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