Question

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The graph displays the number of miles a car traveled and the gallons of gasoline used. Determine the average miles per gallon.

(1 point)
Responses

The car averaged 20 miles per gallon.
The car averaged 20 miles per gallon.

The car averaged 300 miles per gallon.
The car averaged 300 miles per gallon.

The car averaged 4,500 miles per gallon.
The car averaged 4,500 miles per gallon.

The car averaged 1.5 miles per gallon.

Answer 1

The car averaged 20 miles per gallon.

Explanation: Use two points from the graph (for example 300 miles for 15 gallons). Average = miles ÷ gallons = 300 ÷ 15 = 20 mpg.