Question

The table below represents a relationship between the time a turtle walks and the distance the turtle travels.
time(minutes)
5
20
30
50

distance(feet)
120
480
720
1200
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​What is the unit rate, in feet per minute, represented in this table?

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​Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

To find the unit rate in feet per minute, you can divide the distance traveled by the time taken for each entry in the table.

Let's calculate the unit rate for each pair of time and distance:

1. For 5 minutes:
\[
\text{Unit rate} = \frac{120 \text{ feet}}{5 \text{ minutes}} = 24 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

2. For 20 minutes:
\[
\text{Unit rate} = \frac{480 \text{ feet}}{20 \text{ minutes}} = 24 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

3. For 30 minutes:
\[
\text{Unit rate} = \frac{720 \text{ feet}}{30 \text{ minutes}} = 24 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

4. For 50 minutes:
\[
\text{Unit rate} = \frac{1200 \text{ feet}}{50 \text{ minutes}} = 24 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

The unit rate is consistent across all entries, and it is:
\[
\text{Unit rate} = 24 \text{ feet per minute}
\]

So, the answer is **24**.