Question

3. Your car holds 19.2 gallons and is one third full. Your car gets 18 miles/gal. You see a
sign saying 'Next gas 116 miles.' Your often-wrong brother, who is driving, is sure you'll
make it without running out of gas. You are not so sure. Who is correct (show all work to
support your answer)?

Answer 1

Answer: You are right.

Step-by-step explanation: The amount of gas you have will only get you 115.2 Miles and the gas station is 116 miles away.

19.2 % 3 = 6.4

6.4 x 18 = 115.2

Answer 2

Answer:

your brother is wrong as you will be away from gas station by about 8 tenths of a mile short

Step-by-step explanation:

19.2÷3 = 6.4

6.4×18 = 115.2