Write two different scenarios that are similar to the three problems above. Compute the relative distance and the total distance, and then decide if there is enough fuel for the trip. Review the rubric to understand how the problems will be evaluated

Question

anonymous · Answer

Scenario 1: A compact car will drive three miles east, five miles west, and then 13 miles east again. The car 
gets 40 miles per gallon, and there is 
1/4 of a gallon of gas left in the tank. Compute the relative distance and the total distance. Then decide if there is enough fuel for the trip.

anonymous · Answer

A van will drive ten miles north, 15 miles south, and then five miles north again. The van gets 33 miles per gallon, and there is one gallon of gas left in the tank. Compute the relative distance and the total distance. Then decide if there is enough fuel for the trip.

anonymous · Answer

A sedan will drive ten miles north, 15 miles east, 13 miles south, 15 miles west, and 22 miles north. The sedan gets 20 miles per gallon, and there are five gallons of gas left in the tank. Compute the relative distance and the total distance. Then decide if there is enough fuel for the trip.