Question

If 19 represents 228 gallons, what is the value of 6 units

Answer 1

72 gallons

Explanation:

we know that

19 units represent 228 gallons

so

using proportion

Find out how many gallons represent 6 units

Let

x ---> the number of gallons for 6 units

`(228)/(19)\ (gallons)/(units) =(x)/(6)\ (gallons)/(units)\\\\x=228(6)/19\\\\x=72\ gallons`