Question

A Mercedes-Benz C-class is filled with R300.00 worth of petrol. With this amount of petrol, the car can cover a distance of 420 km. What distance will the car travel if it is filled with R500.00 worth of petrol? Use the concept of rate

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Answer on Question #75801, Math / Algebra

A Mercedes-Benz C-class is filled with R300.00 worth of petrol. With this amount of petrol, the car can cover a distance of 420 km. What distance will the car travel if it is filled with R500.00 worth of petrol? Use the concept of rate

Solution

Suppose $x$ is distance the car will travel if it is filled with R500.00 worth of petrol.

According to the given data we have:

$$300.00 / 420 = 500 / x;$$ $$x = 700.$$

Answer: 700 km

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