OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §6.5 Solve Proportions and their Applications · Review Exercise 171 · Algebra · Ratio, proportion & variation

Solve Proportions and their Applications · Review Exercise 171

Solve the proportion problem.

Zack wants to drive from Omaha to Denver, a distance of $494$ miles. If his car gets $38$ miles to the gallon, how many gallons of gas will Zack need to get to Denver?

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §6.5 Solve Proportions and their Applications · Review Exercise 171

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