To determine who spent more time writing per problem, we need to calculate the unit rate (minutes spent per problem) for both Sonia and Maryna.
For Sonia:
- 6 problems = 120 minutes → 120 minutes / 6 problems = 20 minutes/problem
- 18 problems = 360 minutes → 360 minutes / 18 problems = 20 minutes/problem
- 25 problems = 500 minutes → 500 minutes / 25 problems = 20 minutes/problem
- 60 problems = 1,200 minutes → 1,200 minutes / 60 problems = 20 minutes/problem
Unit rate for Sonia: 20 minutes/problem
For Maryna:
- 8 problems = 200 minutes → 200 minutes / 8 problems = 25 minutes/problem
- 15 problems = 375 minutes → 375 minutes / 15 problems = 25 minutes/problem
- 20 problems = 500 minutes → 500 minutes / 20 problems = 25 minutes/problem
- 50 problems = 1,250 minutes → 1,250 minutes / 50 problems = 25 minutes/problem
Unit rate for Maryna: 25 minutes/problem
Conclusion:
Sonia spent 20 minutes per problem, while Maryna spent 25 minutes per problem. Thus, Maryna spent more time writing per problem.
The correct response is: Maryna spent more time writing per problem at the unit rate of 25 min. 1 problem.