A sloth moves as fast as it can 60 inches of a tree branch in 20 seconds. What is the sloth’s maximum speed as a unit rate in inches per second

Answer 1

To find the sloth's maximum speed as a unit rate in inches per second, we need to divide the total distance moved by the time taken.
The total distance moved by the sloth is 60 inches, and the time taken is 20 seconds.
Therefore, the sloth's maximum speed as a unit rate in inches per second is 60 inches / 20 seconds = 3 inches per second. Answer: \boxed{3}.