SOLUTION: Sid drives a taxi for Ace Taxis. His taxi uses fuel at the rate of 36 mpg (miles per gallon). The taxi fuel tank holds 10 gallons of fuel. Sid has a booking to take Sarah t

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Question 1033977: Sid drives a taxi for Ace Taxis.
His taxi uses fuel at the rate of 36 mpg (miles per gallon).
The taxi fuel tank holds 10 gallons of fuel.
Sid has a booking to take Sarah to the airport.
The total distance is 126 miles.
Sid starts with half a tank of fuel.
Does he have enough fuel to complete the journey?

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Half a tank of gas is 5 gallons.
If he gets 36 miles per gallon, he can travel
5 * 36 = 180 miles
He has more than enough to get there (but he can't come back without refueling).