Question

Jamar drove 228 miles and used 6 gallons of gas.

a) How many miles/gallon did he get on the trip?

b) On another trip, he used 9 gallons of gas. How far did he travel?

Answer 1

• a) 38 miles/gallon
• b) 342 miles

Solution:

• a) 228/6 = 38 miles/gallon

• b) 1 gallon = 38 miles

=> 9 gallons = 38 x 9 miles

=> 342 miles

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