SOLUTION: The distance a car can travel varies indirectly to the amount of gas in the car. A certain car can travel 120 miles on 3 gallons of gas. How far can it go on 20 gallons?
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Question 853228: The distance a car can travel varies indirectly to the amount of gas in the car. A certain car can travel 120 miles on 3 gallons of gas. How far can it go on 20 gallons?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it can go 120 miles on 3 gallons, how many can it go on 1 gallon?
120 / 3 = 40 (must be a hybrid!)
If it can go 40 miles on 1 gallon, how many can it go on 20?
40 * 20 = ???
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