Question

Gasoline is sold by the liter in many countries. How many liters are required to fill a 12.0-gal gas tank?

12.0gal:______L
a) 45.42L
b) 48.74L
c) 50.44L
d) 53.66L

Answer 1

To convert 12.0 gallons to liters, multiply by the conversion factor of 3.79 liters per gallon, resulting in 45.48 liters, with option (a) 45.42 L being the closest answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how many liters are required to fill a 12.0-gal gas tank, we need to use the conversion factor that 1 gallon is approximately 3.79 liters.

Multiplying 12.0 gallons by 3.79 liters per gallon gives us:

12.0 gal × 3.79 L/gal = 45.48 L

Therefore, to fill a 12.0-gallon gas tank, 45.42 liters of gasoline are required. The closest answer to our calculation is option (a) 45.42 L.