Match each vehicle trip scenario to the total number of gallons of fuel required to complete the journey.
- A scout vehicle travels 150 miles with a fuel efficiency of 30 mpg.5 gallons
- A transport truck travels 240 miles with a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg.12 gallons
- A command SUV travels 400 miles with a fuel efficiency of 25 mpg.16 gallons
- A hybrid commuter car travels 350 miles with a fuel efficiency of 50 mpg.7 gallons
Answer
The scout vehicle requires 5 gallons, the transport truck requires 12 gallons, the command SUV requires 16 gallons, and the hybrid commuter car requires 7 gallons.
The correct pairings are found by properly applying the formula: Gallons Consumed = Total Distance ÷ Fuel Efficiency (MPG). Performing this calculation for each scenario accurately identifies the fuel requirement.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Calculating total fuel consumption given total travel distance and fuel efficiency.