Question

The odometer on John's car read 115,580 miles when he filled up his car with gas this morning. Then John drove to see his friend in Pittsburgh. When he stopped to gas up again, the odometer read 116,012, and John put 16 gallons of gas in the car. How many miles per gallon did his car get? Show all work for this problem.

Answer 1

He starts with a full tank and 115580 miles.
he drives a total distance 116012 - 115580 miles
and
uses 16 gal of gas

Answer 2

116012 - 115580=432

Answer 3

he went 432 miles on 16 gal gas

432/16 miles/gallon

Answer 4

27?

Answer 5

@DanJS

Answer 6

right, 27 miles/gal