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QuizMultiple Choice

Ratios in Real-World Situations

Question 10 • *WHS Pre-Algebra - MA3119 A-CR

Four trucks were used to make deliveries. The drivers recorded the number of miles driven and the amount of gasoline used. Truck MileageTruckMiles DrivenGallons UsedA453B242C141D364Which truck drove the fewest number of miles per gallon of gas?

Answer
A
truck A
B
truck B
C
truck C
D
truck D

Explanation

Divide miles driven by gallons used to find miles per gallon. Truck A gets 45 ÷ 3 = 15 mpg, B gets 24 ÷ 2 = 12 mpg, C gets 14 ÷ 1 = 14 mpg, and D gets 36 ÷ 4 = 9 mpg. Truck D drove the fewest miles per gallon.

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