SOLUTION: Lashonda drove 420 miles using 18 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 357 miles?

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Question 864193: Lashonda drove 420 miles using 18 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 357 miles?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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18/420=X/357
420X=18*357
420X=6,426
X=6,426/420
X=15.3 GAL.