HOTS Mathematics Primary 5 Decimals

Ahmad's car uses 0.06 litres of petrol per km. He drives 15 km one-way to work each day and returns home by the same route, 5 days a week. During the same week he also makes 2 extra trips of 12.5 km each. How many litres of petrol does he use in total that week?

A 10.5 litres
B 10.8 litres
C 9.75 litres
D 6.0 litres
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Find daily commute distance (both ways). 15 km x 2 = 30 km per day. Step 2: Find total commute distance for 5 working days. 30 km x 5 = 150 km. Step 3: Find total distance for the 2 extra trips. 2 x 12.5 km = 25 km. Step 4: Find total distance for the week. 150 + 25 = 175 km. Step 5: Find total petrol used. 175 x 0.06 = 10.5 litres.

Correct answer: 10.5 litres

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