SOLUTION: Deon drove 260 miles using 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 286 miles?

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Question 880342: Deon drove 260 miles using 12 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 286 miles?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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260/12 = 45/3 = 15 miles per gallon.


286 miles / x gallons = 15miles per gallon.


286/15 = x = approximately 19.07 gallons.