Question

A hybrid SUV can travel 400 miles on a 15-gallon tank of gas. How many miles can it travel on 6 gallons of gas?

Answer 1

160miles

Explanation:

400miles uses15g what about 6g.

Using cross multiplication. Multiply 6x400/15 = 160miles

Answer 2

160 miles

Explanation:

If it travels 400 miles on 15 gallons, then it will travel x miles on 6 gallons

400 miles -> 15 gallons

x miles -> 6 gallons

15 * x = 6 * 400

15x = 2400

x = 2400 / 15

x = 160 miles