SOLUTION: If I drive at an average speed of 50mph, how many gallons of gas at the price of $2.29 will I use in 1 hour?

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Question 953512: If I drive at an average speed of 50mph, how many gallons of gas at the price of $2.29 will I use in 1 hour?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+d+=+r%2At+
+d+=+50%2A1+
+d+=+50+
In 1 hour you will drive 50 miles
You need to know the gas milage,
miles / gallon to find gallons used
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[ gallons used ] = [ miles driven ] / [ miles / gallon ]