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Syr · Answer 1 · 2024-04-18T06:35:26+0000

Question :

Ahmad drove 250 miles using 9 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would be need to drive 275 miles.

Answer :

Ahmad drove 250 miles using 9 gallons of gas

To drive 1 mile,

$\sf (250)/(9)$

$\sf 27.7$

Gallons of gas need to drive 275 miles,

$\sf 27.7 *75$

$\sf 9.9 \: gallons$

He would need 9.9 gallons of gas to drive 275 miles.