Question

Pleaseeee helppp i keep getting the wrong so can somebody give me the correct answer

Answer 1

Answer: 39.25 miles per gallon.

Step-by-step explanation: To find miles per gallon, divide 314 miles by 8 gallons =

39.25 miles per gallon.

Answer 2

The answer is 39.25

note: if your teacher wants a fraction instead of a decimal, then it would be 157/4

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Explanation:

Divide 314 over 8 to get 314/8 = 157/4 = 39.25

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You can think of it as the ratio

314 miles: 8 gallons

(314/8) miles: (8/8) gallons <--- divide both parts by 8

(157/4) miles: 1 gallon

39.25 miles: 1 gallon

Meaning you can drive 39.25 miles on one gallon of gas