Question

31 gallons of gas cost $82.15. What is the unit rate for 1 gallon of gas ?

Answer 1

divide total price by gallons:

82.15 / 31 = 2.65 for 1 gallon

Answer 2

Answer:

$2.65 per gallon

Step-by-step explanation:

To better understand the problem, let's write out a ratio and figure out the proportion.

82.15$        x    

_           =     _

31                 1

To figure out x, we will have to divide 82.15 by 31.

82.15 ÷ 31 = 2.65

Therefore, the answer will be 2.65.

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