A particular hybrid car travels approximately 123 mi on 3 gal of gas. Find the amount of gas required for a 779-mi trip.
To find the amount of gas required for a 779-mi trip, we first need to determine the miles per gallon (MPG) of the hybrid car.
Given that the car travels approximately 123 mi on 3 gal of gas, we can calculate the MPG as follows:
MPG = 123 mi / 3 gal = 41 mi/gal
Now, we can use the calculated MPG to determine the amount of gas required for a 779-mi trip:
Gas required = 779 mi / 41 mi/gal ≈ 19 gal
Therefore, the amount of gas required for a 779-mi trip is approximately 19 gallons.