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A truck drove 208 miles on 5 gallons of gas. How far should it be able to go on a full, 11-gallon tank?

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Answer:

457.6 miles

Explanation:

So 208 miles equals 5 gallons so if you add 208 two times you will already have used 10 gallons and that equals 416 miles so far. So now you have to divide 208 by 5 and that equals 41.6 so 416 plus 41.6 equals 457.6 miles

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Answer:

457.6

Explanation:

if he drove 208 on 5 gallons, 208/5 =41.6 miles per gallon. 41.6*11= 457.6

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