Write the phrase as a rate in simplest form. 1505 miles on 85 gallons
A) $\frac { 1505 \text { gallons } } { 85 \text { miles } }$
B) $\frac { 301 \text { miles } } { 17 \text { gallons } }$
C) $\frac { 301 \text { gallons } } { 17 \text { miles } }$
D) $\frac { 301 \text { miles } } { 85 \text { gallons } }$
E) $\frac { 1505 \text { miles } } { 85 \text { gallons } }$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To simplify the rate, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5 in this case. This gives $\frac{301 \text{ miles}}{17 \text{ gallons}}$, simplifying the original rate to its simplest form.

Write the Phrase as a Rate in Simplest Form 1505 gallons 85 miles \frac { 1505 \text { gallons } } { 85 \text { miles } }85 miles 1505 gallons ​

Write the Phrase as a Rate in Simplest Form $\frac { 1505 \text { gallons } } { 85 \text { miles } }$