SOLUTION: Pamela drove her car 180 miles and used 9 gallons of fuel. She wants to know how far she can drive with 12 gallons of fuel with the same fuel efficiency.

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Question 910883: Pamela drove her car 180 miles and used 9 gallons of fuel. She wants to know how far she can drive with 12 gallons of fuel with the same fuel efficiency.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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180mi%2F%289g%29+=+D%2F%2812g%29 | Cross Multiplying to solve
D = 12*180/9 = 240mi