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Kurt's truck uses 10 gallons of gas to travel 140miles. He has 5 gallons in the tank. How much more gas will he need to drive 322 miles

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Answer:

18 gallons

Explanation:

Step 1:

140 : 10 = x : 5 Equation / Ratio

Step 2:

10x = 700 Multiply

Step 3:

x = 70 Divide

Step 4:

322 miles - 70 miles To find how many miles are needed to get to 322

Step 5:

252 miles ÷ 14 To find the amount of gas / Divide

Answer:

18 gallons more

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