SOLUTION: A car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 216 miles. Assuming the same type of driving, how many gallons of gas will be used on a 441 mile trip?

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Question 860968: A car uses 12 gallons of gas to travel 216 miles. Assuming the same type of driving, how many gallons of gas will be used on a 441 mile trip?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent gallons for 441mi trip

12%2F216+=+x%2F441     | Cross Multiplying to solve

       x = 12%2A441%2F216gal