SOLUTION: Deon drove 260 miles using 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 286 miles?

SOLUTION: Deon drove 260 miles using 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 286 miles?

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Question 880342: Deon drove 260 miles using 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 286 miles?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
260/12 = 45/3 = 15 miles per gallon.

286 miles / x gallons = 15miles per gallon.

286/15 = x = approximately 19.07 gallons.

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