Question

Clyde’s truck travels an average distance of 12 miles per gallon of gas. When full, his truck’s tank holds 40 gallons of gas. If the tank is 8 7 empty, about how many more miles can the truck travel before the tank is completely empty?

Answer 1

You have 10.44 miles left

Answer 2

The truck can travel 60 miles before the tank is completely empty

How to determine the number of miles?

The capacity of the truck is;

Capacity = 40 gallons

When it is 7/8 empty, the amount of gas in the truck is:

Amount  = (1 - 7/8) * 40 gallons

Amount  = 5 gallons

The rate is given as:

Rate = 12 miles per gallon

So, the number of miles it can travel from this point is:

Miles = Amount * Rate

Miles = 5 * 12

Miles = 60

Hence, the truck can travel 60 miles before the tank is completely empty

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