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Uses 33.5 gal of gas for a distance is 78.25 miles how much gas is needed for 170 miles

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Answer:

72.8 gal (to the nearest tenth)

Explanation:

Divide 33.5 by 78.25 to find how much gas is needed for 1 mile, then multiply this by 170:

(33.5 ÷ 78.25) x 170 = 72.77955272.. = 72.8 gal (to the nearest tenth)

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