The amount of gas consumed by a car varies directly with the miles driven. The car traveled 180 miles and used 6 gallons of gas. If the car traveled 1,,260 miles, how many gallons of gas would be used?
A 7 gallon
B 30 gallon
C 42 gallon
D 210 gallon

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Answer:

The correct answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

1,260 divided by 180 = 7

180 times 6 = 1,080

180 times 7 = 1,260

Answer:

C. 42 Gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

Find Variables:

X1 = 6

Y1 = 180

X2 =  ?

Y2 = 1260

Use formula:

Y1/X1 = Y2/X2

180/6 = 1260/X2

180x = 7560

X=42