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The weight of a box varies directly as the volume of the box. If a 138-pound box has a volume of 23 gallons, what is the weight of a box that has a volume of 25 gallons? A. 31 pounds B. 150 pounds C. 138 pounds D. 29 pounds

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Answer:

B. 150 pounds

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Answer:

150 pounds

the weight is directly proportional to the volume. hence:

138/23 = 6

now, 25*6 = 150