Lauren H. answered • 09/23/18
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360 mi/15 gal = 24 mi/gal
1 gal/24 mi x 120 mi = 5 gal
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asked • 09/23/18Cheryl was able to drive 360 miles on 15 gallons of gasoline. At that rate, how many gallons will Cheryl use to drive 120 miles?
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Ishwar S. answered • 09/23/18
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You can set up a proportion.
360 mi = 15 gal
120 mi = x gal
Solve for x
x = 120 mi x 15 gal / 360 mi = 5 gal
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