A van travels 300 km.
MeasureValue
Distance per litre12.5 km
Fuel price per litreGBP 2.00
What is the fuel cost of the journey in pounds?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. GBP 48.00

  1. Step 1: Litres used = 300 / 12.5 = 24. Step 2. Cost = 24 x 2.00 = 48 pounds. Answer: GBP 48.00. Why not the others: GBP 600.00 multiplies the distance by the price without finding the litres used; GBP 26.00 adds the litres to the price, mixing units; GBP 12.00 divides the distance by (km per litre x price), which does not give a cost.

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