The odometer of a new automobile functions improperly and registers only 2 miles for every 3 miles driven. If the odometer indicates 48 miles, how many miles has the automobile actually been driven?
A.) 144
B.) 72
C.) 64
D.) 32
E.) 24
A.) 144
B.) 72
C.) 64
D.) 32
E.) 24
Set up a proportion:
2 registered 48 registered
---------------- = -----------------
3 actual x actual
2x = 144 {cross-multiplied}
x = 72 {divided both sides by 2}
B.) 72
- Algebra House
