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Paul's car will go 49 kilometers on 7 tanks. Paul wants to know how fuel efficient the car is. Please help by computing the ratio.
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Paul's car will go 49 kilometers on 7 tanks. Paul wants to know how fuel efficient the car is.

Please help by computing the ratio.

User LychmanIT
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49 kms : 7 tanks
divide both sides by 7
equals
7 kms : 1 tank
User Chokrijobs
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Hello there,
Distance : Tanks
49 : 7
Since both sides are divisible by 7,

Distance : Tanks
7 : 1

On side note: From what I have learnt, do not put any units (in this case km) when solving ratio

Hope this helps
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