SOLUTION: If a boat uses 15 gallons of gas to go 71 miles, how many miles can the boat travel on 45 gallons of gas?

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Question 843380: If a boat uses 15 gallons of gas to go 71 miles, how many miles can the boat travel on 45 gallons of gas?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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In terms of units:
( miles / gallon ) x ( gallons ) = miles
+71%2F15+ miles/gallon
+%2871%2F15%29%2A45+=+3%2A71+
+3%2A71+=+213+
The boat can travel 213 miles