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.

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

mr. india

using pemdas, (order of operations) you'll see the answer is 24.