Question

Lily's car used 6 gallons of gas to drive 237 miles. At what rate does her car use gas in miles per gallon? Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

39.5 miles/gallon.

Explanation:

6 gallons of gas used to drive 237 miles

The rate of her car uses gas in miles per gallon =

`(237 miles)/(6 gallons) = (237)/(6) = 39.5 \ miles/gallons`

Which mean the car will consume 1 gallon for each 39.5 miles.