Question

you plan to take a 1331-mile trip in your car, which averages 22 miles per gallon. how many gallons of gasoline should you expect to use? would a car that has only half the gas mileage require twice as much gasoline for the same trip? explain

you should expect to use about \\(\square\\) gallons of gasoline
(type an integer or a decimal )
would a car that has only half the gas mileage (11 miles per gallon) require twice as much gasoline for the same trip? select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
(type an integer or a decimal )
\\(\bigcirc\\) a. yes, the car would use \\(\square\\) gallons, which is twice as many gallons.
\\(\bigcirc\\) b. no, the car would use \\(\square\\) gallons, which is not twice as many gallons.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate gallons for 22 mpg

Divide total miles by mpg:
$\frac{1331}{22} = 60.5$

Step2: Calculate gallons for 11 mpg

Divide total miles by new mpg:
$\frac{1331}{11} = 121$

Step3: Check if value is double

Compare 121 to $2 \times 60.5$:
$2 \times 60.5 = 121$

Answer:

You should expect to use about 60.5 gallons of gasoline.
A. Yes, the car would use 121 gallons, which is twice as many gallons.