Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem than solve the equation to obtain the answer:

Truck mileage A 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rated to get 26 miles per gallon. How far can it travel on 15.5 gallons of gas ?

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Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem than solve the equation to obtain the answer: 

Truck mileage A 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rated to get 26 miles per gallon. How far can it travel on 15.5 gallons of gas ?

anonymous · Answer

Show your work so I can understand it please :) thank you

mihai · Answer

if it travels 26 miles on 1 gallon then with 15.5 gallons it will travel a distance equal to 26x 15.5=403 miles

anonymous · Answer

Also a recipe for 6 servings of French onion soup requires 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions. If the recipe were to be made for 15 people how many cups of onions would be needed

mihai · Answer

(15/6)*1.5=3.75

anonymous · Answer

Why division though

anonymous · Answer

Btw thank you