Question

the amount of a medicine, in milliliters, that a veterinarian prescribes is proportional to the weight, in kilograms, of a dog as shown on the graph. what is the unit rate in milliliters per kilogram? enter your answer as a decimal in the box. \boxed{} ml/kg (graph: x - axis: weight (kg) from 0 to 20, y - axis: amount of medicine (ml) from 0 to 18, passing through (0,0) and (8,14))

Explanation:

Step1: Define unit rate formula

Unit rate = $\frac{\text{Amount of medicine}}{\text{Weight}}$

Step2: Substitute given point values

Use $(8, 14)$: $\frac{14}{8}$

Step3: Calculate decimal value

$\frac{14}{8} = 1.75$

Answer:

1.75 mL/kg