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Josh drove 380 miles using 14 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 418 miles?​

User Isinlor
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Answer: 15.4

Step-by-step explanation: First find the unit rate: 14/380=0.03684210526

Then multiply by the # of miles Josh needs to drive(Which is 418): 0.03684210526 times 418= 15.4

User Alexbea
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Answer:
15.4 gallons
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Explanation:

The rate of gas used = 380/14 = 27.14 gallons per gallon.
So for each gallon used you drive 27.14 miles.
So number of gallons used when travelling 418 miles = 418/27.14

= 15.4 gallons .
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