Question

Express the ratio of 300 miles to 25 gallons of gasoline as a unit rate. Simplify your answer. Show your work

Answer 1

1 gallon to 12 miles

Explanation:

Distance = 300 miles

Gasoline used = 25 gallons

Expressing as a unit rate :

Distance covered per gallon of gasoline :

Distance / gasoline used

300 / 25

12 miles

Hence, the unit rate is :

1 gallon of gasoline = 12 miles

1 gallon of gasoline will cover 12 miles in distance.