Identify the units in the following word problem:
During their family vacation, the Lawson family bought 14 2/3
gallons of gasoline for their car. At the end of the trip, they had 5 2/5
gallons left. How much gas did they use during the trip?
(1 point)
Responses
trip
trip
gallons
gallons
car
car
vacation
gallons
The units in the word problem are:
- Gallons: This is the unit of measurement used to quantify the amount of gasoline.
In the word problem, we are given that the Lawson family bought 14 2/3 gallons of gasoline for their car during their family vacation. We are also told that at the end of the trip, they had 5 2/5 gallons of gasoline left.
So, the units mentioned in the word problem are:
1. Gallons - This is the unit used to measure the quantity of gasoline. It is mentioned multiple times in the problem, both when they bought the gasoline and when they had some left at the end of the trip.
2. Trip - Although not explicitly mentioned as a unit, it refers to the duration or period of time during which the car was being used, in this case, the family vacation. The question asks for the amount of gas used during the trip, so the "trip" can be considered as a unit indirectly.