Question

Water cost $0.08 per gallon. The equation y = 0.08x relates the total cost of water (y) to the number of gallons (x) used. Identify the unit rate in the equation.

Answer 1

The Correct answer would be B. 0.08

Explanation:

Answer 2

12.5 gallons per dollar.

Explanation:

Water costs $0.08 per gallon.

The equation y =0.08x ...... (1) relates the total cost of water (y) to the number of gallons (x) used.

Therefor for $1 i.e y = 1, the number of gallons will be available is {From equation (1)}

1 = 0.08x, ⇒ x =
`(1)/(0.08)` = 12.5 gallons.

So, the unit rate in the equation is 12.5 gallons per dollar. (Answer)