Question

adam can eat \\(\frac{3}{8}\\) of a pizza in \\(\frac{1}{16}\\) of a minute. compute the unit rate. a 1 pizza per minute b 3 pizzas per minute c 6 pizzas per minute d 9 pizzas per minute e 5 pizzas per minute

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for unit rate

Unit rate is the amount of pizza eaten per minute, so we use the formula: Unit rate = (Amount of pizza) / (Time taken). Here, the amount of pizza is $\frac{3}{8}$ and the time is $\frac{1}{16}$ minute.

Step2: Divide the amount of pizza by time

To divide $\frac{3}{8}$ by $\frac{1}{16}$, we multiply $\frac{3}{8}$ by the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{16}$, which is 16. So, $\frac{3}{8} \div \frac{1}{16} = \frac{3}{8} \times 16$.

Step3: Simplify the multiplication

$\frac{3}{8} \times 16 = 3\times2 = 6$ (because 16 divided by 8 is 2).

Answer:

C. 6 pizzas per minute