Question

If a car travels 340 miles on 20 gallons of gas, how far can it travel on 25 gallons of gas ?

A: 500
B: 425
C: 255
D: 272

Answer 1

B. 425

Explanation:

for 340miles, the car uses 20gallons

for X miles, the car uses 25 gallons

to find X miles, cross multiply:

(340 * 25)/20 = X

8500/20 = X

X = 425miles

Answer 2

25 gallons give: 435 miles

Explanation:

Given that:

20 gallons give: 340 miles

1 gallon will give: 340/20 miles

1 gallon gives : 17 miles

25 gallons will give: 17 * 25 miles

25 gallons give: 435 miles

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