Solve a Real World Unit Rate Problem

The video tutorial explains how to solve a real-world unit rate problem involving Ethan's car trip. Ethan's car travels 30 miles per gallon, and gasoline costs $4 per gallon. The tutorial demonstrates calculating the number of gallons used for a 180-mile trip using the cross-product property, resulting in 6 gallons. It then calculates the total cost of gasoline for the trip, which is $24.

How many miles can Ethan's car travel per gallon of gasoline?

What is the cost of gasoline per gallon?

Explain how you would calculate the number of gallons used based on the distance traveled and the car's mileage.

How many gallons of gasoline did Ethan use for his 180-mile trip?

What is the total cost of gasoline for Ethan's trip?