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A car drives 270 miles and can drive 13.5 miles per litre of diesel. Diesel

costs £1.44 per litre. What is the total cost of the fuel for this journey?​

User Polmarex
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Answer:

£28.80

Explanation:

i just answered this question lol

270÷13.5=20

20x1.44=£28.80

User Crafty
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Answer:

£28.80

Explanation:

The car needs to burn 1l * 270mi / 13.5mi = 1l * 20 = 20l of diesel.

The total cost will be 20l * £1.44/l = £28.80

User Kamil Klimek
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