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If 22.2 gallons of gas cost $79.92, how much will 30.7 gallons cost?

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Answer:

110.52

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

22.2 gallons 30.7 gallons

-------------------- = --------------------

79.92 dollars x dollars

Using cross products

22.2 *x = 30.7 * 79.92

22.2x =2453.544

Divide each side by 22.2

22.2x/22.2 =2453.544/22

x =110.52

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