Question

Find the unit rate ( miles per gallon ): 50 miles on 2 1/2 gallons.

Answer 1

50/2,5 (gallons) will give you the rate per 1 gallon.

50/2,5 is 20, so 20 miles per gallon

Answer 2

Hello! To find the unit rate in miles per gallon, all you have to do is divide the amount of miles by the amount of gallons. 2½ is 2.5 in decimal form. 50/2.5 is 20. There. The unit rate is 20 miles per gallon.