SOLUTION: A car uses 10 gallons of gasoline on a trip of 370 miles. At that rate, how much gasoline will a trip of 518 miles require?

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Question 119831: A car uses 10 gallons of gasoline on a trip of 370 miles. At that rate, how much gasoline will a trip of 518 miles require?
Answer by apachemexican1(64) About Me  (Show Source):
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first you need to multiply
518 and 10
518*10=5180
then divide by 370
5180/370=14
the answer is 14 gallons