Question

Their car gets 30 miles per gallon in gas mileage. They are traveling for seven hours at a rate of 55 miles per hour. Assuming no stops, how much gas will they need to complete their seven hour trip?
distance = 7(55) miles = 385 miles

number of gallons of gas = 385/30 = appr 12.8 or 13 gallons

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