SOLUTION: If a car averages 240 miles for each 10 gallons of gasoline how many gallons of gasoline does the car need for 216 miles?

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Question 859833: If a car averages 240 miles for each 10 gallons of gasoline how many gallons of gasoline does the car need for 216 miles?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up two equal ratios for gallons to miles.

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