Question

The Mendez family used 12 gallons of gasoline on a 300-mile trip.

At that rate, how far would they go on 9 gallons of gasoline?

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Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

i think it's 225 miles (mi)

Answer 3

@Hotchellerae21

Answer 4

https://it.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120606201046AAWE6W7

Answer 5

proportion time
12/300 = 9/x --- 12 gallons to 300 miles = 9 gallons to x miles
cross multiply
12x = (300)(9)
12x = 2700
x = 2700/12
x = 225

so 9 gallons will get you 225 miles
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Answer 6

so im correct

Answer 7

yes...you are :) nice work...you deserve a medal

Answer 8

you too and thanks

Answer 9

YW :)