Question

Kelly can drive 45 miles on 5 gallons of gas. If Kelly keeps driving at this same rate, how far can she travel on 33 gallons of gas.

(A) 279
(B) 345
(C) 297
(D) 927

Answer 1

(C) 297

Explanation:

Write a proportion. 45 miles is to 5 gallons as x miles is to 33 gallons.

45 / 5 = x / 33

9 = x / 33

x = 297