SOLUTION: what is the unit rate to 60 miles on 2.5 gallons

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Question 1131220: what is the unit rate to 60 miles on 2.5 gallons

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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You want [ miles ] / [ 1 gallon ]
+60%2F2.5+ mi/gal
Divide numerator and denominator by +2.5+
( this doesn't change the ratio )
+%28%28+60%2F2.5+%29%29+%2F+%28%28+2.5%2F2.5+%29%29+
+24+%2F+1+ mi/gal ( unit rate )