SOLUTION: Karen drove 235 miles using 11 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons would she need to drive 329 miles? Thank You.

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Question 701218: Karen drove 235 miles using 11 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons would she need to drive 329 miles?
Thank You.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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235/11 = 329/x

235x = 11*329

235x = 3619

x = 3619/235

x = 15.4

So she will need 15.4 gallons of gas to drive 329 miles.