geometry question help

Question

Tyler has 24 liters of water to water 30 flowers. How much water would it take if tyler now has to water 45 flowers? Assuming he keeps the same ratio of water to flowers.

A. 15

B. 36

C. 214

D. 24

E. 360

Answer 1

24 liters of water are needed for 30 flowers; so how many liters are needed for 45 flowers:

rewrite this as an equation:

24 Liters / 30 Flowers = X Liters / 45 Flowers

45 Liters (24 Liters / 30 Flowers) = X Liters

36 Liters are needed for 45 Flowers