1. Vehicle Type:
Assume a mid-size sedan with a fuel efficiency of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway.
2. Distance:
The total distance is 1000 miles.
3. Fuel Efficiency:
This vehicle gets 30 mpg on the highway.
4. Gas Price:
For this example, let's use an average gas price of $3.50 per gallon.
Calculation:
- To determine the number of gallons of gas required, divide the total distance by the fuel efficiency:
Gallons of gas = Distance / Fuel Efficiency
Gallons of gas = 1000 miles / 30 mpg
Gallons of gas ≈ 33.33 gallons
- Multiply the number of gallons by the gas price to find the total cost of gas:
Total cost of gas = Gallons of gas × Gas price
Total cost of gas ≈ 33.33 gallons × $3.50/gallon
Total cost of gas ≈ $116.66
Conclusion:
With these assumptions, the estimated cost of gas for a 1000-mile drive in a mid-size sedan with a 30 mpg fuel efficiency, at an average gas price of $3.50 per gallon, is approximately $116.66. However, it's important to note that actual costs may vary depending on specific vehicle characteristics, gas prices, and driving conditions.
