Question

Ajay's car used 3 1/4 gallons of gas on a trip to the beach. Assume 1 gallon = 3.8 liters. What is the best estimate of the number of liters Ajay's car used? A.) 1 L
B.) 4 L
C.) 12 L
D.) 16 L

Please help me quick i'm being timed

Answer 1

Ajay's car used $3 \frac{1}{4}$ gallons, or 3.25 gallons.

We want to know how many Liters did he use.

Since 1 gallon = 3.8 liters, 3.25 gallons is $3.25*3.8=12.35$ Liters.

From the answer choices, (C) is the closest. So, C is the correct answer.

ANSWER: C