Question

Find the Unit Rate on a 5-gallon bucket of paint that costs $68.75

Answer 1

$13.75 per gallon

Explanation:

To solve for any unit rate you use

`(1)/(x) =(5)/(68.75)`

Cross multiply.

So 68.75 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5 to get x alone.

13.75 = x

Therefore 1 gallon equals $13.75