A formula 1 race car averages about 1.25 km/L. Show how to determine and then calculate this mileage in miles/gal using only the exact english to SI conversion factors listed below. (1 inch= 2.54 centimeters, 5280 ft= 1 mile, 1 fl oz. =29.57 ml, 1 gal=128 fl oz.)

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A formula 1 race car averages about 1.25 km/L. Show how to determine and then calculate this mileage in miles/gal using only the exact english to SI conversion factors listed below. (1 inch= 2.54 centimeters, 5280 ft= 1 mile, 1 fl oz. =29.57 ml, 1 gal=128 fl oz.)

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Converting L to gal.

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