Explain your reasoning with one or more complete sentences. What does the word​ "per" mean?
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
The word​ "per" means in addition to because it implies addition.
B.
The word​ "per" means divided by because it implies multiplying a quantity by a fraction.
C.
The word​ "per" means in addition to because it implies addition of a product raised to the second power.
D.
The word​ "per" means multiplied by because it implies adding two quatities to another quantity squared.
E.
The word​ "per" means multiplied by because it implies multiplication.
F.
The word​ "per" means divided by because it implies division.

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Answer: The answer is (F).  The word​ "per" means divided by because it implies division.

Step-by-step explanation:  We are given six options out of which we are to select the correct one that explains the meaning of word 'per'.

Suppose we are talking about speed of a car as "k miles per minute".

It means that the car travels k miles in 1 minute. That is

[tex]\textup{k miles per minute}=\dfrac{\textup{k miles}}{\textup{1 minute}}.[/tex]

If the car travels 25 miles in 5 minutes, then its speed will be

[tex]S=\dfrac{25~\textup{miles}}{5~\textup{minutes}}=5~\textup{miles per minute}.[/tex]

Therefore, the word 'per' simply means division.

Thus, the correct option is (F).

Answer:Answer: The answer is (F).  The word​ "per" means divided by because it implies division.

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