Question

Mr. Anderson decides to visit a childhood friend. His car gives him 24.82 miles to the gallon. Mr. Anderson has 4 gallons of fuel. Which of the following is true?

A.
Mr. Anderson can travel 83.28 miles.
B.
Mr. Anderson can travel 49.64 miles.
C.
Mr. Anderson can travel 115.28 miles.
D.
Mr. Anderson can travel 99.28 miles.

Answer 1

D. Mr. Anderson can travel 99.28 miles.

Explanation:

If Mr. Anderson has 4 gallons and each gallon moves him 24.82 miles you can multiply the number of miles per gallon by the gallon resulting in an equation that looks like 4*24.82=99.28.