Jenna's 4Runner is expected to get 22 miles/gallon on the highway, or she can

rent a Hyundai Elantra, which gets 40 miles/gallon.' On her next trip, she will drive

150 miles, and gas is expected to cost $3.59/gallon,

Part A: Use your estimation skills to estimate which vehicle would cost more in

gas. About how much more? Explain your strategy.

Part B: What is the actual cost of the gas for each vehicle? Explain your strategy.

Answer: A. 4Runner cost more for $11.02

B. Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46

Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Find how many gallons 4Runner spends on 150 mile trip.

use proportion

22:1=150:x

22x=150

x=150/22

x=6.818 gallons

Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48

Calculation for Elentra:

40:1=150:x

40x=150

x=150/40

x=3.75 gallons

Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46

Cost of fule for 4Runner-Cost of fuel for Elentra=24.48-13.46=$11.02

4Runner cost more for $11.02

B. Cost of fuel for Elentra: 3.75*3.59=$13.46

Cost of fuel for 4Runner : 6.818*3.59=$24.48