The last time Mr. Hall’s truck tank was filled, the odometer reading was 10,111 miles. He ran out of gas and had to be towed to the gas station. The odometer reading was 10,411. It took 20 gallons to fill the tank. What was Mr. Hall’s miles per gallon for the driving period?

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The last time Mr. Hall’s truck tank was filled, the odometer reading was 10,111 miles. He ran out of gas and had to be towed to the gas station.  The odometer reading was 10,411.  It took 20 gallons to fill the tank.  What was Mr. Hall’s miles per gallon for the driving period?

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

It'll be the same method as we used the last time. 

Do you have any guesses on how to start?

tylermckinney16 · Answer

10,411-10,111=300
             300/20=15