Problem 35 of 7
A rate is given as 20 miles per gallon. Explain what the rate means in one sentence.
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explain units such as miles/hour or dollars/item.
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Use a compound unit with a numerator and denominator.
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1. Read 'per' as 'for each one'.
2. 20 miles per gallon means 20 miles traveled for one gallon.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
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