Question

A particular hybrid car travels approximately 260 mi on 5 gal of gas. Find the amount of gas required for a 676 mile trip. The car needs ( ) gallons of gas for a 676 mile trip.

Answer 1

you have a choice. you can solve
\[\frac{5}{260}=\frac{x}{676}\] or you can figure out the gas mileage in miles per gallon and then divide. it amount to the same thing

Answer 2

\[x=\frac{676\times 5}{260}\] then a calculator