One lap around a dirt track is 1/3 miles. it takes Bryce 1/9 hour to ride one lap. what is bryce's unit rate, in miles, around the track?

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Leilani Mcknight

10 May, 14:43

One lap around a dirt track is 1/3 miles. it takes Bryce 1/9 hour to ride one lap. what is bryce's unit rate, in miles, around the track?

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Amiah Mitchell · Answer 1

Bryce's speed (slow speed I might add) is 3 miles per hour.

Explanation:

s / d = t

where

s = speed d = distance t = time.

Solving for gives:

s = 1/3 / 1/9

s = 9/3

s = 3 miles per hour