Question

Jen uses 8.6 gallons of gasoline to drive 164.7 miles. Which is the best estimate for the number of miles per gallon of gasoline her vehicle gets?

Answer 1

19.15 miles/gallon

Explanation:

Gasoline used = 8.6 gallons

Distance driven = 164.7 miles

Number of miles per gallon = Distance driven / Gasoline used

= 164.7 miles / 8.6 gallons

= 19.151162790697 miles/gallon

Approximately 19.15 miles/gallon

Number of miles per gallon of gasoline her vehicle gets is 19.15 miles/gallon