MPG
Definition Of MPG
Mpg is a measurement of the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
More About Mpg
Mpg is a measurement of fuel efficiency of vehicle.
Examples of Mpg
Gary's car averages 30 mpg means Gary's car runs 20 miles in per gallon of gasoline.
Video Examples: 10th Class Maths Video Tutorial EX 4.1 Q 1 Part 3.mpg
Solved Example on Mpg
Ques: Mike's car traveled 92 miles on 
gallons of gas. What was the fuel efficiency (in mpg) of his car?
Choices:
A. 42 mpg
B. 32 mpg
C. 27 mpg
D. 3.2 mpg
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: Mike's car traveled 92 miles on gallons of gas.
Step 2: Number of miles per gallon = 92 ÷ .
Step 3: 92 ÷ 
[Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction.]
Step 4: = 92 × 
Step 5: = 32 mpg
Quick Summary
- MPG measures fuel efficiency.
- Higher MPG means better fuel economy.
- MPG is calculated by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel consumed.
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use real-world examples of cars and their MPG ratings to illustrate the concept. Discuss how driving habits and vehicle maintenance can affect MPG. Incorporate hands-on activities where students calculate MPG based on given data.🎓 Prerequisites
- Basic Arithmetic
- Division
- Units of Measurement (Miles, Gallons)
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: A car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas. What is its MPG?
Q2: Which of the following indicates better fuel efficiency?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does 30 MPG mean?
A: 30 MPG means that the vehicle can travel 30 miles on one gallon of fuel.
Q: How is MPG calculated?
A: MPG is calculated by dividing the number of miles traveled by the number of gallons of fuel consumed: MPG = Miles / Gallons.