a vehicle uses 1 1/8 gallons of gas to travel 13 1/2 miles. at this rate how many miles can the vehicle travel per gallon of gas

The vehicle can travel 12 miles per gallon of gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

i.e.

gallons

i.e.

miles

Thus,

Total Gallons =9/8 gallons

Total Distance in miles = 27/2 miles

Hence:

Unit Rate = [27/2 miles] / [9/8 gallons]

                = 12 miles per gallons  ∵

Therefore, the vehicle can travel 12 miles per gallon of gas.

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