Question

Frank drove

268

miles using
12

gallons of gas. At this rate, how many miles would he drive using
9

gallons of gas?

Answer 1

He can go 201 miles

Explanation:

We can use a proportion to solve this problem. Putting miles over gallons.

268 miles x miles

----------- = ------------

12 gallons 9 gallons

Using cross products

268*9 = 12 x

Divide by 12

268*9/12 = 12x/12

201 = x

He can go 201 miles