SOLUTION: A can can travel 280 miles on 11.8 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons would be needed to travel 400 miles

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Question 818165: A can can travel 280 miles on 11.8 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons would be needed to travel 400 miles
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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400/(280/11.8)=16.86 gallons