Question

A 4 wheeler that travels 52 miles on 5 gallons of gasoline. A second 4 wheeler travels 21 miles on 2 gallons of gasoline which car get better gas mileage.

Answer 1

The second 4 wheeler gets better mileage

Explanation:

First 4 wheeler:

52mi - 5gal

Second 4 wheeler:

21mi - 2 gal

To compare we have to make sure everything is equal so,

5÷2 = 2.5

so,

second 4 wheeler:

21*2.5=52.5 , 2*2.5=5

52.5mi - 5gal

52<52.5