Concept explainers
(a)
To find: the distance traveled.
(a)
Answer to Problem 17PPS
The distance traveled 1524.6 miles
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
During a trip car used a total of 46.2 gallons of gasoline. Car gets 33 miles to the gallon.
Formula Used:
The gasoline used by a car is a measured in miles per gallon and is related to the distance traveled by the following formula.
Miles per gallon
Calculation:
Consider the given formula
Miles per gallon
Now, substitute the miles per gallon and gallons used in the formula,
Hence, the distance traveled 1524.6 miles.
(b)
To find: the distance the car can go on tank of gasoline.
(b)
Answer to Problem 17PPS
The distance traveled 720 miles
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A hybrid car that gets 60 miles per gallon. The gasoline tank holds 12 gallons.
Formula Used:
The gasoline used by a car is a measured in miles per gallon and is related to the distance traveled by the following formula.
Miles per gallon
Calculation:
Consider the given formula
Miles per gallon
Now, substitute the miles per gallon and gallons used in the formula,
Hence, the distance traveled 720 miles.
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