To solve this problem, we can set up a proportion. We know that Vito uses 9 liters of water to water 24 flower pots. So, the ratio of liters of water to flower pots is 9/24.
We can use this ratio to find out how many liters of water it takes to water 40 flower pots. Let's set up the proportion:
9/24 = w/40
To solve for w, we can cross-multiply:
24w = 9 * 40
Divide both sides by 24:
w = (9 * 40) / 24
w = 360/24
w = 15
Therefore, it would take 15 liters of water to water 40 flower pots.
Vito uses 9 liters of water to water 24 flower pots. He is wondering how many liters of water (w) would it take to water 40 flower pots. He assumes he'll use the same amount of water on each pot. How many liters of water does it take to water 40 flower pots?
liters.
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