Question

it takes 9 minutes to fill an empty aquarium to a depth of \\(\frac{3}{5}\\) meters. what is the unit rate in minutes per meter? write your answer in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Define unit rate formula

Unit rate = $\frac{\text{Total time}}{\text{Total depth}}$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\text{Unit rate} = \frac{9}{\frac{3}{5}}$

Step3: Simplify the division

$\text{Unit rate} = 9 \times \frac{5}{3} = 15$

Answer:

15 minutes per meter