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Ms. Gadget's car broke down on the

turnpike. Acme Towing charged $30
plus $3 per mile to tow the car. If
Ms. Gadget paid $162, how far was
the car towed?

User Arimaulana
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The car was towed 44miles (162 - 30 = 132. 132 divided by 3 = 44)
User Miknik
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