Word Problem With Division of Two Decimals

What is the average number of miles per day Neville drove on a 1503.75-mile trip done in 7.5 days?

Solution

Step 1:

Distance of the trip 1503.75miles

Number of days = 7.5

Step 2:

Distance travelled per day = 1503.75 / 7.5 = 200.5 miles

Aaron s car travels 284.27 miles the highway on one full tank. If his fuel tank holds 10.85 gallons, then how far can he travel on one gallon of gas?

Solution

Step 1:

Distance travelled in 10.85 gallons = 284.27 miles

Step 2:

Distance travelled in one gallon = 284.27/10.85 = 26.2 miles