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Order the cars based on how far they drive on 1 gallon of gas. Place the car that travels

farthest on top.

0.2 gallons used for 7 miles

0.5 gallons used for 12 miles

0.9 gallons used for 25 miles


Sagot :

Step-by-step explanation:

First car.

0.2 gallons used for 7 miles.

Distance drive on 1 gallon of gas [tex]=\dfrac{7}{0.2}=35\ \text{miles}[/tex]

Second car.

0.5 gallons used for 12 miles.

Distance drive on 1 gallon of gas [tex]=\dfrac{12}{0.5}=24\ \text{miles}[/tex]

Third car.

0.9 gallons used for 25 miles.

Distance drive on 1 gallon of gas [tex]=\dfrac{25}{0.9}=27.8\ \text{miles}[/tex]

So, the first car traveled fast while the second car traveled least. Hence, the sequence is first car > third car > second car.