SOLUTION: How much gas does it take to mow a whole lawn if it takes 3/4 gallon to mow 6/7 of the whole lawn?

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Question 633208: How much gas does it take to mow a whole lawn if it takes 3/4 gallon to mow 6/7 of the whole lawn?
Found 2 solutions by flame8855, GFeliz:
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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= 3/4 * 7/6 = 7/8 g

Answer by GFeliz(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6/7)/1 = (3/4)/g, where g represents the amount of gas needed
(6/7)g = (3/4)
g = (3/4) divided by (6/7)
g = (3/4) times (7/6)
g = (7/8) gas is needed