Concept explainers
To show: The rate 352 miles in 16 gallonsas a unit rate.
Answer to Problem 17IP
The rate is 22 miles per gallon.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given rate is 352 miles in 16 gallons.
Calculation:
A rate is defined as the ratio of two quantities with different rates.
Write the rate that comparesmiles per gallon.
To convert the rate as a unit rate, divide the numerator and the numerator by 16.
Therefore, the rate is 22 miles per gallon.
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