Question

Mr Roman drove from his hometown to another city. He used 12 1/4 gallons of gas for 318 1/2 mile trip. On average, how many miles did Mr. Roman travel per gallon of gas

Answer 1

Answer: 26 miles

Explanation:

Gallons of gas used = 12 1/4 = 12.25

Distance of the trip = 318 1/2 = 318.5 miles

The miles that Mr. Roman travel per gallon of gas will be:

= Distance of the trip / Gallons of gas used

= 318.5/12.25

= 26 miles

Mr Roman travelled 26 miles per gallon of gas