SOLUTION: If an automobile runs 36 miles on 2 gallons of gas, how many miles will it run on 12 gallons?

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Question 1009686: If an automobile runs 36 miles on 2 gallons of gas, how many miles will it run on 12 gallons?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x=miles per 12 gallons:
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36mi%2F2gal=x%2F12gal
%2836mi%2F2gal%29%2812gal%29=x
216mi=x