Mr. Hughes decided to enter his mustand in dream world nascar race. He drove his mustang to the race and used 1/8 of the tank of gas. he used 2/3 of the remaning gas to complete the race. What fraction of a whole/full tank of gas does he use in the race ?

Mr. Hughes decided to enter his mustand in dream world nascar race. He drove his mustang to the race and used 1/8 of the tank of gas. he used 2/3 of the remaning gas to complete the race. What fraction of a whole/full tank of gas does he use in the race ?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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