Problema Solution
Debra drove 355 miles using 17 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would she need to drive 284 miles?
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let x = gal of gas needed for the 284 mi drive
355 : 17 = 284 : x
by solving we find
x = 13.6 gal
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she will need 13.6 gallons of gas.