Answer:
A boat would need 21 liters to cover the distance of 84 km.
Explanation:
Given
A boat can travel 496 km on 124 liters of fuel.
To determine
How much fuel will it need to go 84 km?
It is stated that:
Distance covered in 124 liters of fuel = 496 km
Thus,
Unit rate = 496 km / 124 liters
= 4 km per liter
Thus,
The distance covered in 1 liter = 4km
In order to determine the distance covered in 84 km, all we need is to divide 84 km by 4.
i.e.
The fuel needed to go 84 km = 84 / 4 = 21 liters
Therefore, a boat would need 21 liters to cover the distance of 84 km.