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If a 187-mile trip took 8 1/2 gallon of gas, how many miles can be driven with a full tank of 20 gallons?

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Explanation & Answer

17/2 gallon = 187 miles

1 gallons  = 187/ (17/2) miles

20 gallons = 187*20 / (17/2)

                = 187*20 * 2/ 17

                 =   440 miles


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