SOLUTION: A van has an 80-L fuel tank and a fuel efficiency rating of 12.2 L / 100 km.
How far can the van travel on one t full tank of fuel?
How much fuel would the van use on a 325-k
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How far can the van travel on one t full tank of fuel?
How much fuel would the van use on a 325-k
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Question 1199032: A van has an 80-L fuel tank and a fuel efficiency rating of 12.2 L / 100 km.
How far can the van travel on one t full tank of fuel?
How much fuel would the van use on a 325-km trip?
If the cost of gasoline is $1.55/L, how much does it cost to fill up the tank of this van?
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A van has an 80-L fuel tank and a fuel efficiency rating of 12.2 L / 100 km.
(a) How far can the van travel on one t full tank of fuel?
(b) How much fuel would the van use on a 325-km trip?
(c) If the cost of gasoline is $1.55/L, how much does it cost to fill up the tank of this van?
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(a) Use this proportion
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From this proportion, find the unknown distance x
x = kilometers. At this point, use your calculator.
(b) Use this proportion
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From this proportion, find the unknown volume of fuel y
y = liters. At this point, use your calculator.
(c) To find the cost of filling the tank, multiply the tank volume (80 L) by the price of the fuel, per liter.
