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At this rate how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 243 miles

At this rate how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 243 miles-example-1
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The amount fuel used to drive 405 miles is 20 gallons.

Determine the amount of fuel (gallon of gas) required to drive 1 mile.


(20)/(405)\text{ gallons}

Determine the amount of gas required to drive 243 miles.


(20)/(405)\cdot243=12

So 12 gallons of gas is reuired to drive 243 miles.

Answer: 12 gallons

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