Question

In nine months, 55.6 gallons were used. Find the unit rate.

0.618 gallons/month

6.18 gallons/month

9.27 gallons/month

12.36 gallons/month

Answer 1

To find the unit rate, divide the total amount of gallons used (55.6 gallons) by the number of months (9 months):

55.6 gallons / 9 months = 6.18 gallons/month

Therefore, the unit rate is 6.18 gallons/month.