The number of gallons g of fuel used on a trip varies directly with the number of miles m traveled . If a trip of 270 miles required 12 gallons of fuel, how many gallons are required for a trip of 400 miles?

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The number of gallons  g of fuel used on a trip varies directly with the number of miles m traveled . If a trip of 270 miles required 12 gallons of fuel, how many gallons are required for a trip of 400 miles?

MARY · Accepted Answer

17.8

Rocky · Answer

This is Direct Variation

Rocky · Answer

I need some help . I don't understand it

Ms. Sue · Answer

270 / 12 = 22.5 miles per gallon 400 / 22.5 = ________ gallons

Melyn · Answer

Lazy

Anonymous · Answer

The number of gallons g of fuel used on a trip varies directly with the number of miles m traveled. If a trip of 240 miles requires 12 gallons of fuel, how many gallons are required for a trip of 600 miles?