SOLUTION: A car's gas tank holds 12 gallons of gasoline. The car averages 29mi/gal. If you fill up the tank and then drive 140 miles, about how many gallons are left in the tank?

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Question 507051: A car's gas tank holds 12 gallons of gasoline. The car averages 29mi/gal. If you fill up the tank and then drive 140 miles, about how many gallons are left in the tank?
Answer by xdragonfight(116)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4.8 gallons used
12-4.8=7.2 gallons left

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