To solve this problem, we can set up a proportion using the given information.
Let x be the number of lemons needed to make 17 gallons of lemonade.
We can set up the proportion:
32 lemons / 4 gallons = x lemons / 17 gallons
Cross multiply to solve for x:
4x = 32 * 17
4x = 544
x = 544 / 4
x = 136
Therefore, it will take 136 lemons to make 17 gallons of lemonade.
Solving Problems with Direct Variation:
The amount of lemons used to make lemonade varies directly with how many
gallons are made. It takes 32 lemons to make 4 gallons.
How many lemons will it take to make 17 gallons?
1 answer
1 answer