Question

1. an electric vehicle averages 54 miles per gallon. this means that every 54 miles, the vehicle’s engine burns one gallon of gas. about how many kilometers this vehicle can travel on 1 gallon of gasoline? use the ratio of 1 mile : 1.609 kilometers. \\( x = 87 \\) kilometers \\( x = 36 \\) kilometers \\( x = 54 \\) kilometers \\( x = 16.09 \\) kilometers

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the conversion factor

We know that 1 mile is equal to 1.609 kilometers, and the vehicle travels 54 miles per gallon. So we need to convert 54 miles to kilometers.
The formula for conversion is: \(\text{Distance in kilometers} = \text{Distance in miles} \times \text{Conversion factor}\)

Step2: Calculate the distance in kilometers

Substitute the values: \(\text{Distance in kilometers} = 54 \times 1.609\)
Calculate \(54\times1.609 = 86.886\approx87\)

Answer:

\(x = 87\) kilometers (the option with \(x = 87\) kilometers)