For every 20 litres of petrol a car can run for 75 km. How much petrol do you need (to 1 DP) to ensure the car has enough petrol of a trip that is 196 km?

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Nahidujjaman Hridoy · Answer 1 · 2019-08-23T13:37:23+0000

Answer:

52.3 litres.

Explanation:

The car consumption is 75/20 = 3.75 km/litre.

Volume of petrol needed to travel 196 km

= 196 / 3.75 = 52.3 litres.