Question

Marvic stopped at a gas station to refill his car. He found it took half a minute to dispense a gallon of gasoline. Then, in gallons per minute, what is the rate of the dispensing unit?

• A. 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2
Ratio of gasoline dispanced to time taken = 1 (gallon) : 0.5 (minute)
Equivalent ratio of 1 (gallon) : 0.5 (minute) = 2 (gallons) : 1 (minute)
$\therefore$ The unit is able to dispense 2 gallons in 1 minute.
Hence, the dispensing rate = 2 gallons per minute.