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A certain vehicle can drive 300miles on a tank of 20 gallons. how far can it drive on 30 gallons?

what is the answer in miles ??

PLEASE HELP ME !!!!

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Explanation:


(300)/(x) * (20)/(30) = (20x)/(20) (9000)/(20) x = 450miles

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Answer:

450 miles

Explanation:

First you calculate miles per gallon, which you do by dividing 300/20. This gives us 15. So you can go 14 miles on one gallon.

From there you multiply 15 by 30, since you'll be driving 30 miles. This gives us 450 miles.

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