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Year 8 maths · A.9 · Unit rates

Unit rates with decimals: words per minute

Divide the total amount by the number of units of time to get the amount for 1.

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  1. Lena types 17.6 words in 4 minutes at a steady pace. How many words does Lena type in 1 minute?

    Answer: 4.4

  2. Kai types 12.6 words in 2 minutes at a steady pace. How many words does Kai type in 1 minute?

    Answer: 6.3

  3. Isla types 5 words in 2 minutes at a steady pace. How many words does Isla type in 1 minute?

    Answer: 2.5

Tip: Divide the total amount by the number of units of time to get the amount for 1.

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