SOLUTION: Jake has a car with an 8 gallon fuel tank. Jake fills his tank with gas and then drives 60 miles to a friend's house. When he gets to his friend's house, he has 6 gallons left in

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Question 412241: Jake has a car with an 8 gallon fuel tank. Jake fills his tank with gas and then drives 60 miles to a friend's house. When he gets to his friend's house, he has 6 gallons left in his fuel tank. How many more miles can Jake drive?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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he used 2 gallons for 60 miles
he has 6 gallons balance.
so he can travel 6*60/2=180 miles