→C กkhanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math/cc−7th-fractions-decimals/cc−7th-rates/e/rate_problems_1?classCode=DVFGV.uncommonschools.org bookmarks(i) We've updated our Cookie Notice. Please review it now.CoursesSearchKhan AcademyDonate c3peyton.j.flemingMy assignments7th gradeRobert climbed 775 steps in 1221 minutes.How many steps did he average per minute?COURSE: TTH GRADE > UNIT 2Lesson 1: Rate problems with steps per minute fractionsDue Mar 23, 11:59 PMRates with fractionsNot startedStuck? Review related articles/videos or use a hint.Report a problem
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Identify Total Steps and Time: Identify the total number of steps and the total time taken. Robert climbed 775 steps in 1221 minutes.
Convert Mixed Number: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction to make the calculation easier. 12(21) minutes is the same as (12×2+1)/2=225 minutes.
Calculate Rate: Calculate the rate by dividing the total number of steps by the total time in minutes.Rate=Total TimeTotal StepsRate=(225) minutes775 steps
Perform Division: Perform the division to find the steps per minute.Rate = 775 steps / (25/2) minutes = 775 steps ×(2/25) minutes−1 = 31×2 steps per minuteRate = 62 steps per minute
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