Question

Walid swims 5 laps in 4 1/2 minutes. What is the rate in mintes per lap

Answer 1

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Answer 2

To find the number of minutes taken per lap, just divide the time taken for 5 laps by 5:
\[\large Minutes\ per\ lap=\frac{4\frac{1}{2}}{5}\]

Answer 3

Reduce this fraction to obtain the needed rate (how fast the guy swims per minute).

Hint: Convert that 5 to an improper fraction with 5 in its denominator.