A sloth moves as fast as it can 60 inches up a tree branch in 20 seconds. What is the sloth’s maximum speed as a unit rate in inches per second?
To find the sloth's maximum speed as a unit rate in inches per second, we need to divide the distance it traveled (60 inches) by the time it took (20 seconds).
60 inches ÷ 20 seconds = 3 inches/second
Therefore, the sloth's maximum speed is 3 inches per second.