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

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Answer: 9.9 gallons.

Step-by-step explanation;

If 250 miles corresponds to 9, then 1 mile corresponds to 0.036 (this is the unit). Therefore, if 275 miles x 0.036 is 9.9, then 9.9 gallons is the amount Kala will need to travel 275 miles.

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