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A car travels 294 miles on a full tank of gas. The car's gas tank holds 14 gallons. How many yards per gallon can this car travel? HINT THERE ARE TWO CONVERSIONS ONLY SOLVE PROBLEM WITH PROPORTIONS

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294 / 14 = 21 miles per gallon
21 * (5280 ft per mile / 3 yards per foot) =
36,960 yards per gallon

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