SOLUTION: If a truck travels 180 miles on 21 gallons of gas, how many gallons will it take to travel 500 miles?

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Question 495841: If a truck travels 180 miles on 21 gallons of gas, how many gallons will it take to travel 500 miles?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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180/21 = 500/g
180g = 21*500
g = 58.333 gallons