Asked by Amy

Identify the constant of proportionality (unit rate) for the following :

Josh mows 1/3 acre in 5/6 hour.
Answered by Ms. Sue
(1/3)/(5/6) = x/1

(5/6)x = 1/3

x = (1/3) / (5/6)

x = (1/3) * (6/5)

x = 6/15 = 2/5

He can mow 2/5 of an acre in 1 hour.