Question

write the statement as a rate.
it took meredith 49 minutes to run 7 laps.

choose the correct answer below.

a. \\(\frac{49}{7}\frac{\text{laps}}{\text{minutes}}\\)

b. \\(\frac{49}{7}\frac{\text{laps}}{\text{laps}}\\)

c. \\(\frac{7}{49}\frac{\text{minutes}}{\text{minutes}}\\)

d. \\(\frac{7}{49}\frac{\text{laps}}{\text{laps}}\\)

e. \\(\frac{7}{49}\frac{\text{minutes}}{\text{laps}}\\)

f. \\(\frac{49}{7}\frac{\text{minutes}}{\text{laps}}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given values

Total time = 49 minutes, total laps = 7 laps

Step2: Define the rate

A rate compares the two quantities. We can express it as time per lap or laps per time. For time per lap: $\frac{49 \text{ minutes}}{7 \text{ laps}}$. For laps per time: $\frac{7 \text{ laps}}{49 \text{ minutes}}$.

Step3: Match to options

Check which option matches either valid rate format.

Answer:

D. $\frac{7 \text{ laps}}{49 \text{ minutes}}$, F. $\frac{49 \text{ minutes}}{7 \text{ laps}}$