Question

Ann​'s car can go 288 miles on 8 gallons of gas. During a drive last​ weekend, ann used 5 gallons of gas. How far did she ​drive?

Answer 1

180

Explanation:

288:8=36 means with 1 gallon can drive 36 km

5 gallon used last week so 5*36 =180 km

Answer 2

180 miles

Explanation:

• Ann's car can go 288 miles on 8 gallons

Base rate

• = No. of miles / No. of gallons
• = 288 / 8
• ⇒ 36 miles per gallon [Important to rememeber!]

5 gallons

• Distance for 5 gallons = base rate x 5
• Distance = 36 x 5
• Distance = 180 miles