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Question

The Renault Kaper is a popular brand of car in Republica. It has a fuel capacity (tank size) of 28 liters. It has a fuel efficiency of (f) 10.2 kilometers per liter. With a full tank of fuel, could a Renault Kaper travel the (g) 131 kilometer distance between Capital City and Costa Bay without needing to refill the tank? Show all supporting calculations. Write an explanation of your conclusion in complete sentences.

Answer 1

28 x 10.2 = 285.6 km > 131 km

On a full tank you could drive round trip to Capital City and Costa Bay and still have 285.6-262 be able to drive another 23.6 kms

Just a one way trip would only require 131/10.2 = about 12.8 liters, less than half a full tank. This assumes no traffic congestion, stop lights, pit stops, a leaky tank, or other factors that might consume some gasoline. Gas mileage may also vary depending on the speed.