They are not equivalent, try adding in numerical values for x, both do not come out the same.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
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Answer: A.4Runner cost more for $11.02
B.Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46
Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48
Step-by-step explanation:
A.Find how many gallons 4Runner spends on 150 mile trip.
use proportion
22:1=150:x
22x=150
x=150/22
x=6.818 gallons
Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48
Calculation for Elentra:
40:1=150:x
40x=150
x=150/40
x=3.75 gallons
Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46
Cost of fule for 4Runner-Cost of fuel for Elentra=24.48-13.46=$11.02
4Runner cost more for $11.02
B.Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46
Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48