Question

g. if this pickup truck travels 10 miles with the tailgate in the up position how much fuel will it consume?
the effect of distance on the amount of fuel consumed by a pickup truck with the tailgate in various positions
distance (miles) | fuel consumed (gallons)

tailgate up

tailgate halfway

tailgate down

0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00
5 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28
10 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56
15 | 0.75 | 0.81 | 0.83
20 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.11
25 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.39

Explanation:

Step1: Locate relevant table row

Find the row where Distance = 10 miles.

Step2: Find tailgate up fuel value

In that row, read the value under "Tailgate Up" column.

Answer:

0.50 gallons