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We know that <math>\frac{\text{total miles}}{\text{total gas}}=55</math>. Let <math>x</math> be the distance the car traveled during the time it ran on gasoline, then the amount of gas used is <math>0.02x</math>. The total distance traveled is <math>40+x</math>, so we get <math>\frac{40+x}{0.02x}=55</math>. Solving this equation, we get <math>x=400</math>, so the total distance is <math>400 + 40 = \boxed{440 \ \mathbf{(C)}}</math>. | We know that <math>\frac{\text{total miles}}{\text{total gas}}=55</math>. Let <math>x</math> be the distance the car traveled during the time it ran on gasoline, then the amount of gas used is <math>0.02x</math>. The total distance traveled is <math>40+x</math>, so we get <math>\frac{40+x}{0.02x}=55</math>. Solving this equation, we get <math>x=400</math>, so the total distance is <math>400 + 40 = \boxed{440 \ \mathbf{(C)}}</math>. | ||
== Solution 2 == | == Solution 2 : Using the Answer Choices== | ||
The answer has to be divisible by <math>55</math>, and the only answer that is divisible by 55 is <math>\boxed{440 \ \mathbf{(C)}}</math>. | The answer has to be divisible by <math>55</math>, and the only answer that is divisible by 55 is <math>\boxed{440 \ \mathbf{(C)}}</math>. | ||
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Problem 15
Roy bought a new battery-gasoline hybrid car. On a trip the car ran exclusively on its battery for the first 
miles, then ran exclusively on gasoline for the rest of the trip, using gasoline at a rate of 
gallons per mile. On the whole trip he averaged 
miles per gallon. How long was the trip in miles?
Solution 1
We know that 
. Let 
be the distance the car traveled during the time it ran on gasoline, then the amount of gas used is 
. The total distance traveled is 
, so we get 
. Solving this equation, we get 
, so the total distance is 
.
Solution 2 : Using the Answer Choices
The answer has to be divisible by , and the only answer that is divisible by 55 is 
.
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