SOLUTION: What is the unit rate of 50 miles on 2.5 gallons

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Question 985994: What is the unit rate of 50 miles on 2.5 gallons
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you want the answer in the form "miles per gallon"

The "per gallon" means "ONE gallon"

Divide both parts of the ratio 50 miles:2.5 gallons by 2.5

50/2.5 = 20
2.5/2.5 = 1

So the ratio 50 miles:2.5 gallons reduces to 20 miles:1 gallon.


Answer: The unit rate is 20 miles per gallon. One gallon of gas will allow you to drive 20 miles.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):