Math Problem Statement

a car has a mileage of 55 miles per gallon , if the car makes a trip of 267 miles how many gallons of gasoline will be used

Solution

To find out how many gallons of gasoline will be used for the trip, you can use the formula:

Gallons used=Total miles drivenMiles per gallon\text{Gallons used} = \frac{\text{Total miles driven}}{\text{Miles per gallon}}

Given:

  • Total miles driven = 267 miles
  • Miles per gallon = 55 miles per gallon

Plug in the values:

Gallons used=26755\text{Gallons used} = \frac{267}{55}

Now, let's calculate the number of gallons used.The car will use approximately 4.85 gallons of gasoline for the 267-mile trip.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How many miles can the car travel on a full tank if the tank holds 12 gallons?
  2. If gasoline costs $3.50 per gallon, what would be the total cost for the 267-mile trip?
  3. How many trips of 267 miles can the car make with a 20-gallon tank?
  4. If the car's mileage decreases to 50 miles per gallon, how many more gallons would be needed for the same trip?
  5. What is the car's fuel efficiency in kilometers per liter?

Tip: To save fuel, try maintaining a steady speed and avoid rapid acceleration and braking.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratio and Proportion
Division

Formulas

Gallons used = Total miles driven / Miles per gallon

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8