Question

A generator runs for 2 1/2 hours and uses 4 3/8 gal of fuel per hour .How many gallons of fuel did the generator use in total? Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

It needs 1 3/4 gal

Explanation:

Answer 2

4 3/8 x 2 = 8 6/8
4 3/8 divide 2 = 3/32
6/8 x 4 = 24/32
24/32 + 3/32 = 27/32