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Haley's car gets at least 17 miles per gallon. If she plans a trip that is 250 miles, what is the minimum number of gallons she'll need?

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Answer:

15 gallons

Explanation:

User Dmccabe
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Divide 250 miles by 17 mpg:

250 miles
-------------- = 14.7 gallons (absolute mininum). Go for 15 gallons.
17 mpg
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