Question

A car requires 25 L of petrol to travel a distance of 265 km. Find a) The distance that the car can travel on 58 L of patrol. B) that amount that car owner have to pay to travel a distance of 1007 km if a litre of petrol cost $1.95.

Answer 1

a) 614.8km

b) $185.25

Explanation:

25L = 265km

58L =
`(58)/(25)` × 265km

= 614.8km

To find the cost of the petrol used, we need to find the amount of petrol used for 1007km first. You already know 265km requires 25L of petrol based on the question.

265km = 25L

1007km =
`(1007)/(265)` × 25L

= 95L

You also know for 1L, the cost is $1.95. Thus, you can find the cost for 95L.

1L = $1.95

95L = 95 × $1.95

= $185.25