Question

A boat can travel 302.9 miles on 23.3 gallons of gasoline. How far can it travel on 13.7 gallons?

Answer 1

178.7 miles

Explanation:

First, determine the miles per gallon:

`(302.9\ miles)/(23.3\ gallons)\\13.0(miles)/(gallon)`

Then, use that value to find miles traveled on 13.7 gallons:

`13.7\ gallons((13\ miles)/(1\ gallon))\\178.7\ miles`