Question

Mrs. Walters drove 360 miles on 25 gallons of gas. Mr. Walter drove 480 miles on 32 gallons of gas. SHOW YOUR WORK.

Find the mileage per gallons for Mrs. Walter's car

Find the mileage per gallons for Mr. Walter's car

Which car is getting the better mileage per gallon?

Answer 1

Mrs. Walters : 360/25 = 14.4 miles per gallon
Mr. Walter : 480/32 = 15 miles per gallon

Mr. Walter is getting better mileage per gallon