Math Problem of the Week - Upper Elementary - Aug. 22, 2021 to Aug. 28, 2021

Upper Elementary: 

Question: A family is driving 40 miles from their home in Boulder, Colorado, to a resort in the mountains. They use 3 gallons of gas to get there. How many miles do they travel for each gallon of gas?

Answer: 

13¹/₃ miles

Solution:  To find the distance travelled per mile, we divide 40 miles by 3 gallons: 40 ÷ 3 = 13¹/₃. The family travels 13¹/₃ miles for each gallon of gas.