Question The gas tank in Steve's car holds 55 L of gas. Convert the amount to gallons. Round to the nearest tenth. Recall that \( 1 \mathrm{qt}=0.95 \mathrm{~L} \) and \( 4 \mathrm{qt}=1 \mathrm{gal} \).

To convert liters to gallons, we first convert liters to quarts. Since \( 1 \mathrm{qt} = 0.95 \mathrm{L} \), we have: \[ \text{Quarts} = \frac{55 \, \text{L}}{0.95 \, \text{L/qt}} \approx 57.9 \, \text{qt} \] Next, we convert quarts to gallons using \( 4 \mathrm{qt} = 1 \mathrm{gal} \): \[ \text{Gallons} = \frac{57.9 \, \text{qt}}{4 \, \text{qt/gal}} \approx 14.475 \, \text{gal} \] Rounding to the nearest tenth, Steve's gas tank holds approximately **14.5 gallons**. Did you know that the gallon isn’t just a unit of measurement? It’s a fun part of various historical traditions! The unit was refined over centuries, with its origins tracing back to the medieval English "galon." The size of a gallon has varied throughout history, which led to different "gallons" depending on whether you are in the UK or the US! When it comes to filling your tank, always remember to keep an eye on your fuel gauge and maintain it regularly. A common mistake many drivers make is to let their gas tank run too low, leading to potential dirt and sediment from the bottom of the tank clogging the fuel filter. To keep your car happy and healthy, fill up before hitting that empty marker!