Question

Myles writes down the distance readings from his car at the start and end of a journey.

Start of journey 12468
End of journey. 12845


Myles knows that the cost of petrol for this journey is 13p per mile.
Work out the total cost of the petrol used for this journey.
Give your answer in pounds.

Answer 1

Distance reading at the start of journey = 12468

Distance reading at the end of the journey = 12845

Distance traveled in the journey = 12845 - 12468 = 377 miles

Cost of petrol per mile = 13p

Cost of petrol for the journey = 13 × 377 = 4901p

Since one pound is one hundred pence, 4901p in pounds will be 4901/100 = 49.01 pounds

Cost of petrol used in the journey is 49.01 pounds