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17 December, 02:49

In the 1970s, due to world events, there was a gasoline shortage in the United States. There were often long lines of cars waiting at gas stations.

Part A: If there were 62 cars in a line that stretched 567 feet, what is the average car length? Assume that the cars are lined up bumper-to-bumper. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.

Part B: How long would the line be if it contained 1,000 cars

What is the Average car length in feet?

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  1. 17 December, 04:08
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    Part A: The average car length is 9.1 feet to the nearest tenth foot

    Part B: The line would be 9100 feet to contained 1000 cars

    Step-by-step explanation:

    * Lets explain how to solve the problem

    # Part A:

    - There were 62 cars in a line that stretched 567 feet

    - The cars are lined up bumper-to-bumper

    - That means there is no empty spaces between the cars

    * To find the average length of the car we will divide the length of

    the line by the numbers of the cars

    ∵ The average car length = length of the line/number of cars

    ∵ The length of the line is 567 feet

    ∵ The numbers of the cars is 62 cars

    ∴ The average car length = 567/62 = 9.1 feet

    * The average car length is 9.1 feet to the nearest tenth foot

    # Part B:

    - There are 1000 cars

    - We need to find the length of line which contained the cars

    ∵ The average car length = length of the line/number of cars

    ∵ The average of car length is 9.1 feet

    ∵ The number of the cars is 1000 cars

    ∴ 9.1 = length of the line/1000

    - Multiply both sides by 1000

    ∴ The length of the line = 9.1 * 1000 = 9100 feet

    ∴ The line would be 9100 feet to contained 1000 cars
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