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If 12 gallons of gas cost $26.68, howmuch will 15 gallons cost? (proportion)

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It is expected that the cost of gas will increase as the number of gallons increases and decrease as the number of gallons decrease. This is a direct proportion

As such, if

12 gallons of gas cost $26.68

15 gallons will cost 15/12 * $26.68

= $33.35

15 gallons of gas will cost $33.35

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