Question

Mr Markle planned a trip of about 360 miles. He calculated that he would have to fill up 5/9 into the trip. How many miles would he drive before he needed to fill up?

Answer 1

Answer: There are 160 miles he would drive before he needed to fill up.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Number of miles Mr. Markle planned a trip = 360 miles

According to question, he calculated that he would have to fill up
`(5)/(9)` into the trip.

So, Part of miles he would drive before he needed to fill up is given by

`1-(5)/(9)\\\\=(9-5)/(9)\\\\=(4)/(9)`

so, Number of miles that he would drive before he needed to fill up is given by

`(4)/(9)* 360\\\\=4* 40\\\\=160\ miles`

Hence, there are 160 miles he would drive before he needed to fill up.