Question

Madelyn's car used 6 gallons of gas to drive 126 miles. At what rate does her car use

gas in gallons per mile? Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Madelyn's car uses 21 gallons per mile.

Explanation:

6 gallons = 126 miles

126 / 6 = 21

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Total for 6 miles

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Divide 126 by 6 to see how many gallons are used for 1 mile.