SOLUTION: A car travels 80 miles on 4 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons will it need to travel 460 miles?

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Question 663651: A car travels 80 miles on 4 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons will it need to travel 460 miles?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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rate of car is 80 miles / 4 gallons = 20mpg
460 miles / 20 (mil/gal)= units of gallons
23 gallons
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