SOLUTION: Gas mileage. The following graph shows data for a 2008 Chevy Malibu driven on city streets. At what rate was the vehicle consuming gas? (2-8)Amount of gas consumed in gallons 12

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Question 517064: Gas mileage. The following graph shows data for a 2008 Chevy Malibu driven on city streets. At what rate was the vehicle consuming gas?
(2-8)Amount of gas consumed in gallons
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Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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same question as before same answer shown:
2g/90m = 5g/225m
divide by 2 and divide by 5
2/2=1 90/2=45 5/5=1 225/5=45
1g/45m = 1g/45m
so for every gallon used the car will travel 45 miles
so 45mpg