SOLUTION: If a 143-mile trip took 6 1/2 gallons of gas, how many miles can be driven with a full tank of 19 gallons?

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Question 709868: If a 143-mile trip took 6 1/2 gallons of gas, how many miles can be driven with a full tank of 19 gallons?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In terms of units:
( miles / gallon )x( gallons ) = miles
+%28+143+%2F+6.5+%29%2A19+=+418+
418 miles can be driven on a full tank