SOLUTION: Mrs. Jordan’s car uses 6 gallons of gas to travel 150 miles. How much gas will be needed for a 500 mile trip?

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Question 888490: Mrs. Jordan’s car uses 6 gallons of gas to travel 150 miles. How much gas will be needed for a 500 mile trip?
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6/x = 150/500
This is your equation. Solve for x using cross-multiplication.