SOLUTION: A motorist drove for 12 hours at at speed of 48 miles per hour. If his car covered 18 miles a for each gallon of gas used, how many gallon of gas did he used?

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Question 1151063: A motorist drove for 12 hours at at speed of 48 miles per hour. If his car covered 18 miles a for each gallon of gas used, how many gallon of gas did he used?
Answer by ikleyn(52808) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total distance traveled was  12*48 miles.


The fuel consumed  was  %2812%2A48%29%2F18 = 32 gallons.    ANSWER