SOLUTION: Mario's car travels 468 miles on 18 gallons of gas. Will 40 gallons be enough for Mario to travel 1,200 miles? Explain.

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Question 274572: Mario's car travels 468 miles on 18 gallons of gas. Will 40 gallons be enough for Mario to travel 1,200 miles? Explain.
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
468/18=27 miles per gallon.
40*27=1,080 miles can be driven with 40 gallons.
1,200-1,080=120 miles is to far.