A particular hybrid car travels approximately 260 mi on 5 gal of gas. Find the amount of gas required for a 676 mile trip. The car needs ( ) gallons of gas for a 676 mile trip.

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A particular hybrid car travels approximately 260 mi on 5 gal of gas.  Find the amount of gas required for a 676 mile trip.  The car needs (  ) gallons of gas for a 676 mile trip.

anonymous · Answer

you have a choice.  you can solve 
$$\frac{5}{260}=\frac{x}{676}$$ or you can figure out the gas mileage in miles per gallon and then divide.  it amount to the same thing

anonymous · Answer

$$x=\frac{676\times 5}{260}$$ then a calculator