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Ratios in Real-World Situations

Question 7 • *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 of Gas UsedA453B242C141D364Which truck drove the most miles per gallon of gas?

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

Explanation

To find miles per gallon, divide miles driven by gallons of gas used. Truck A got 45 ÷ 3 = 15 miles per gallon; B got 24 ÷ 2 = 12, C got 14 ÷ 1 = 14, and D got 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Truck A had the highest mileage, at 15 miles per gallon.

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