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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