Asked by Anonymous

Boyd's car can travel 1891.5 miles on 48.5 gallons of fuel. How many miles can it travel on 64 gallons?

I have a somewhat idea of how this problem should look like but I need some assistance on how to get the first steps going.
Answered by Ms. Sue
How do you think you should set up this problem?
Answered by Anonymous
Drive- 1891.5 miles 48.5 Gal 64 Gal

1891.5+48.5 = 64?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Ahh! No.

You need to divide to find the miles per gallon.

Answered by Anonymous
I did 1891.5/48.5= 39
would I divide the 64/39?
Answered by Anonymous
X=2,496?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Think about it. If you divided 64 by 39 you'd get less than 2. It sure doesn't make any sense that you'd only go less than 2 miles on 64 gallons of gas.

Answered by Anonymous
true. I did 64/39 got 1.041.... so 2,496 wouldn't be my answer?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. You could go 2,496 miles on 64 gallons of gas.
Answered by Anonymous
thank you so much! I am a bit slower at learning new things so it might take me more than one times to understand. I really appreciate the help! I am on the architect uses a scale problem I sent you. Thank you again!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You are very welcome.
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