If you drive 253 miles on 11 1/2 gallons of gas, what is the simplified ratio of miles to gallons?

____ to 1?

253/11.5 = 22

To find the simplified ratio of miles to gallons, divide the total number of miles by the total number of gallons. In this case, you would divide 253 miles by 11.5 gallons.

To simplify the ratio, start by converting the mixed number to an improper fraction. The mixed number 11 1/2 can be written as 23/2.

Now, divide the number of miles (253) by the number of gallons (11.5) to calculate the value:
253 miles ÷ 11.5 gallons = 22 miles/gallon.

So, the simplified ratio of miles to gallons is 22 to 1.