Question

After completing 60% of the trip, they stopped at a gas station. They had traveled 216 miles. How many miles is the entire trip?

Answer 1

Total distance of entire trip in miles = 360 miles

Explanation:

Given:

Percent trip completing = 60%

Total distance cover in 60% trip = 216 miles

Find:

Total distance of entire trip in miles

Computation:

Total distance of entire trip in miles = Total distance cover in 60% trip[100%/Percent trip completing]

Total distance of entire trip in miles = 216[100%/60%]

Total distance of entire trip in miles = 21,600/60

Total distance of entire trip in miles = 360 miles