document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=986997>Question 986997</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 6.) Your car's gas tank holds 18.6 gallons and is one quarter full. Your car gets 16 miles/gal. You see a sign saying, \"Next gas 73 miles.:\" Your often wrong brother, who is driving, is sure you'll make it without running out of gas. You're not so sure and need to do some quick figuring. Should you turn around and get gas now or will you make it? Explain in detail your decision. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(18.6 gallons/tank)(1/4 tank)=4.65 gallons<BR>\n" );
document.write( "You have 4.65 gallons of gas.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(4.65 gallons)(16 miles/gallon)=74.4 miles<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If you match your calculated mileage and your gas gauge is accurate, you should have just enough gas to make it to the station. <BR>\n" );
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