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If 12 gallons cost $36. How much would 8 gallons cost?

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Use proportional math. 12 is to $36 as 8 is to ___. Or 12/36 is to 8/X.
36 x 8 = 288 divided by 8 = 24
User Valeh Hajiyev
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Answer:

$24

Explanation:

12 x 3 = 36

8 x 3 = 24

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