SOLUTION: A car can travel 387 kilometers on 24 liters of gas. How far can it travel on 17 liters of gas ?

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Question 382481: A car can travel 387 kilometers on 24 liters of gas.
How far can it travel on 17 liters of gas ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A car can travel 387 kilometers on 24 liters of gas.
How far can it travel on 17 liters of gas ?
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distance/gas = distance/gas
d/17 = 387/24
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d = 17(387/24)
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d = 274.125 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.