Question

A construction crew built 1/2 miles of road in 1/4 days.

What is the unit rate in miles per day?
Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

In ¼ days, they built ½ miles.

So, In 1 day, they will build = ½ × 4 miles = 2 miles.

Rate : 2 miles/day.

Answer 2

1/2 miles in 1/4 day (Given)

Find the distance of the road built in 1 day:

1/4 day = 1/2 miles

4/4 days = 1/2 x 4 = 2 miles

Answer: The rate is 2 miles per day.