To find the unit rate per gallon of gas, we divide the total distance by the amount of gas used:
Unit rate = distance ÷ gas
Unit rate = 300 miles ÷ 15 gallons
Unit rate = 20 miles per gallon
Therefore, the unit rate per gallon of gas is 20 miles per gallon.
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A car can travel 300 miles on 15 gallons of gas.
what is the unit rate per gallon of gas?
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