document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=675786>Question 675786</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Eric drove 250 miles using 9 gallons of gas. At this rate, how many gallons of gas would he need to drive 450 miles? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Use a proportion:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x/450 = 9/250<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = (450)(9/250)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 16.2 gallons<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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