Jessica skated 4 laps in 82 seconds. Which of the following is an equivalent rate of skating?

1. Jessica skated 4 laps for 82 seconds.

Let’s find out what is the rate for this given data.

Given Numbers

=> 4 laps.

=> 82 seconds.

Ratio is 4 : 82

Now, let’s start solving to get the unit rate that we are looking:

=> 82 seconds to be divided with 4 laps to be able to get how many seconds will it take to have 1 lap.

=> 82 / 4

=> 20.5 The answer is 20.5 seconds per lap.

Thus, Jessica took 20.5 seconds to be able to run in 1 lap.