Question

a baker decorates 42 cupcakes in 30 minutes. she decorates cupcakes at a constant rate.

how many cupcakes can the baker decorate per minute?

cupcakes

Explanation:

Identify the given values and target

Using the Word Problems knowledge point

• Cupcakes decorated: \(42\)
• Time taken: \(30\text{ minutes}\)
• Target: Cupcakes decorated per minute

Calculate the unit rate

Using the Unit Rates knowledge point

$$ \text{Rate} = \frac{42\text{ cupcakes}}{30\text{ minutes}} = 1.4\text{ cupcakes per minute} $$

Answer:

A baker decorates 42 cupcakes in 30 minutes. She decorates cupcakes at a constant rate.

How many cupcakes can the baker decorate per minute?

<blank>\(1.4\)</blank> cupcakes