Question

Lily's car used 2 gallons of gas to drive 52 miles. At what rate does her car use gas in miles per gallon? Express your answer in simplest form.

Question 7 options:

A)

-26 miles per gallon


B)

104 miles per gallon


C)

52 miles per gallon


D)

26 miles per gallon

Answer 1

D is the answer !!!!!!!

Answer 2

D) 26 miles per gallon

Explanation:

To find miles per gallon, divide miles by gallons:

Lily's miles/gallon = (52 miles)/(2 gallon) = 26 miles/gallon

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Comment on the answer choices

Unless Lily's car manufactures gas, her mileage will not be negative miles per gallon.