Write the rate as a unit rate.

James Saltwood can paint 98 doors in 7 hours, while Scott Kepler can paint 38 doors in 3 hours. Who can paint doors faster, James or Scott?

Question

Write the rate as a unit rate.

James Saltwood can paint 98 doors in 7 hours, while Scott Kepler can paint 38 doors in 3 hours. Who can paint doors faster, James or Scott?

amistre64 · Answer

98/7                        38/3
----  compared to    ----
  7                              3

anonymous · Answer

98/7 = doors/ per hour
38/3 = doors/per hour

anonymous · Answer

A.	
 
Scott
 
 B.	
 
James

anonymous · Answer

so scott is faster?

amistre64 · Answer

10*3 = 30
  4*7 = 28  to guestimate

amistre64 · Answer

id pick james maybe

anonymous · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

Scott : 98/ 7 = 14 doors/hr
James: 38/ 3 = 12.7 doors/hr
=> Scott faster

anonymous · Answer

Sorry, messed up with the names:
James : 98/ 7 = 14 doors/hr
 Scott : 38/ 3 = 12.7 doors/hr
 => Jame's faster