Asked by Marish Quilicot on May 16, 2024
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Oscar's new pickup truck travels 30.8 miles on one gallon of gasoline. Compute the gallons of gasoline that his truck would use on a 450-mile journey. (Round to the nearest tenth.)
Pickup Truck
A light-duty vehicle with an enclosed front cab and an open cargo area, commonly used for transport.
Miles
Miles, a unit of length, are commonly used to measure distances between geographical locations.
Gallons
A unit of volume used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equal to 3.785 liters.
- Apply conversion between different units of measurement in practical contexts.
- Understand the concept of rate and apply it to calculate fuel efficiency and cost per unit of distance.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply conversion between different units of measurement in practical contexts.
- Understand the concept of rate and apply it to calculate fuel efficiency and cost per unit of distance.