Bob travels 2500 miles in a car which uses gas at a rate of 32 miles for each gallon of gas when he is traveling 60 miles per hour. a) How many gallons of gas does he use on his 2500 mile trip? b) If he travels 2500 miles at 60 miles per hour how long does the trip take?
Bob travels 2500 miles in a car which uses gas at a rate of 32 miles for each gallon of gas when he is traveling 60 miles per hour. a) How many gallons of gas does he use on his 2500 mile trip? b) If he travels 2500 miles at 60 miles per hour how long does the trip take?
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Bob travels 2500 miles in a car which uses gas at a rate of 32 miles for each gallon of gas when he is traveling 60 miles per hour.
a) How many gallons of gas does he use on his 2500 mile trip?
b) If he travels 2500 miles at 60 miles per hour how long does the trip take?
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