SOLUTION: [ If Eric runs 3/4 of a mile every 8 minutes, how much does he run in one hour? What is the unit rate for this problem? ]

Question 817343: [ If Eric runs 3/4 of a mile every 8 minutes, how much does he run in one hour? What is the unit rate for this problem? ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r = d / t
r = (3/4 mile)/(8 min) * (60 min/hr) = 5.625 mph
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d = r * t
d = 5.625 mile/hr * 1 hr = 5.625 mile
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answer:
eric runs 5.625 miles in 1 hours
the unit rate is 5.625 miles/hour
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