Question

22 liters of petrol is required to complete a distance of 66 km. Find the amount spent on petrol if a distance of 279 km is to be covered (The cost of 10 liters of petrol is ₹660)

• A. ₹6,102
• B. ₹6,130
• C. ₹6,138
• D. ₹6,238

Answer 1

The correct option is C ₹6,138

Given,
Petrol required to cover a distance of 66 km = 22 liters
Hence amount of petrol required to cover 1 km = $\frac{22}{66}=\frac{1}{3}$ liters of petrol.

Distance to be covered = 279 km.
Amount of petrol required =
$=\frac{1}{3}\times 279\text{liters of petrol}=93\text{liters}$

Given that
Cost of 10 liters of petrol = ₹ 660
$\therefore$cost of 1 liter of petrol = $\frac{660}{10}=₹66$
Hence total amount spent on 93 liters of petrol =
= 93 $\times$66 = ₹6,138