SOLUTION: Directions: Use direct variation to solve each problem. To transport frozen food, Paul puts 3 pounds of ice in his cooler for every 4 hours he plans to drive. How much ice will

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Question 244156: Directions: Use direct variation to solve each problem.
To transport frozen food, Paul puts 3 pounds of ice in his cooler for every 4 hours he plans to drive. How much ice will Paul need for a drive?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are missing the amount of time Paul traveled (or distance and rate of speed) to calculate the amount of ice needed. The amount of ice varies by amount of time traveled