Question

If a 121 miles trip took 5 1/2 gallons of gas, how many miles can be driven with a full tank of 13 gallons

Answer 1

First, find the unit rate. Do 121 divided by 5.5 gallons of gas. This equates to 22 miles per gallon. Then, do 22*13, because you are finding how many miles you can go with 13 gallons of gas. Therefore, you would be able to go, 286 miles in total.

Answer 2

Well if you did 121 divided by 13 then it is it would be 9.307692308 miles. Hope I am correct if not I so sorry!