SOLUTION: The school bus travels 5 miles on one gallon of gas.How many gallons of gas will the bus use on its 20-mile route?

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Question 987196: The school bus travels 5 miles on one gallon of gas.How many gallons of gas will the bus use on its 20-mile route?
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Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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ANSWER: The bus will use 4 gallons on its route.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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How many 5 mile segments are there in a 20 mile trip?

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it