SOLUTION: Lamar drove 450 miles using 20 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 297 miles?

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Question 706109: Lamar drove 450 miles using 20 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 297 miles?
Answer by nshah11(47) About Me  (Show Source):
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450/20 = 22.5 mpg.
297 miles/22.5 mpg = 13.2 gallons