Question

The dimensions of a car pertol tank is 50cm x 32cm x 24 cm. If is full of petrol. The cars petrol consumption is 15km per litre. Find the maximum distance that can be covered by the car.

• A. 576 km.
• B. 570 km.
• C. 566 km.
• D. 550 km.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

576 km.

DImensions of the petrol tank = 50cm x 32cm x 24 cm

$\therefore$ volume = 50 x 32 x 24 = 38,400 $c{m}^3$

$\therefore$ Amount of petrol in litres = 38.4 litres [1 litre = 1000 $c{m}^3$]

DIstance the car can travel = 38.4 x 15 = 576 km.