A car uses 1 liter of petrol to travel 17 miles. After a tune-up, the car travels 17% further on one liter. How many liters (best appx.) of petrol will it take for the car to travel 170 miles after a tune-up?

A    8.1

B    7.9

C    9.3

D    8.5

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

 

After a tuneup the car travels=17+17/100x17=19.89 miles

19.89 miles take 1 liter petrol

170 miles take 170/19.89=8.5 liter

 

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