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Gavin drove 85 miles on 10 gallons of gas.How many miles can gavin drive on 25 gallons of gas?

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Answer:

212.5 miles on 25 gallons.

Explanation:

Set up a proportion

85 miles on 10 gallons

x miles on 25 gallons.

85/10 = x / 25 Multiply both sides by 25

85*25 / 10 = x Simplify the left

2125 / 10 = x

x = 212.5 miles in 25 gallons.

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