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We can set up a proportion to solve this problem. Let "x" represent the number of gallons needed for the total trip.
552/23 = 840/x
Cross multiplying, we get:
552x = 840 * 23
Dividing both sides by 552, we find:
x = (840 * 23)/552
After evaluating the right side of the equation, we get:
x ≈ 35
Therefore, Mrs. Ebert would need approximately 35 gallons of gas for the total trip.