SOLUTION: how do I figure out how much I will spend in gas if a car gets 20 miles per gallon?

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Question 560143: how do I figure out how much I will spend in gas if a car gets 20 miles per gallon?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In words:
( miles that you travel ) / ( miles/gallon) = gallons used on trip
Say you travel 200 miles
+200%2F20+=+10+ gallons used