SOLUTION: Joe drove 225 miles using 8 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 405 miles?

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Question 547368: Joe drove 225 miles using 8 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 405 miles?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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How far can he go on 1 gallon of gas?
+225%2F8+=+28.125+ mi
+405%2F28.125+=+14.4+
He needs 14.4 gallons to drive 405 mi
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This makes sense, because twice 225 is
450 miles and that would require +2%2A8+=+16+ gallons