Question

Mike pays $20 per hour for algebra tutoring. The equation y = 20x relates the cost of tutoring (y) to the number of hours (x) he is tutored. Identify the unit rate in the equation.
A. X

B. Y

C. 20

D. 20x

Answer 1

The unit rate in the equation is 20.

Option C) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 :

In the given equation y = 20x

where,

x ⇒ total number of hours for tutoring

20 ⇒  the cost per hour of tutoring

y ⇒ the total cost for total hours of tutoring

Step 2 :

Unit rate refers to the value per hour.

Here, the cost for 1 hour of tutoring is $20.

∴ The unit rate is $20 per hour of tutoring.