Yesterday, Jack drove 39 and one half miles. He used 1 and one fourth gallons of gasoline. What is the unit rate for miles per gallon?

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Yesterday, Jack drove 39 and one half  miles. He used 1 and one fourth  gallons of gasoline. What is the unit rate for miles per​ gallon?

Lauren H. · Accepted Answer

39.5 miles/ 1 1/4 gal  = 39.5/1.25 = 31.6 mi/ 1 gal

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