SOLUTION: Vehicle A averages 14 miles per gallon of gasoline, and Vehicle B averages 36 miles per gallon of gasoline. At these rates, how many more gallons of
gasoline does Vehicle A need t
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Question 255999: Vehicle A averages 14 miles per gallon of gasoline, and Vehicle B averages 36 miles per gallon of gasoline. At these rates, how many more gallons of
gasoline does Vehicle A need than Vehicle B to make a 1,008-mile trip?
A. 25 B. 28 C. 44 D. 50 E. 72
Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1008 / 14 = 72 = number of gallons vehicle A requires.
1008 / 36 = 28 = number of gallons vehicle B requires.
Vehicle A requires 72 - 28 = 44 more gallons of gas than vehicle B requires.
That would be selection C.
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