Question

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a) Four gallons of water weigh 33.4 lb
How much do 7.5 gallons of water weigh?
b) Four gallons of water weigh 33.4 lb
Find the constant of variation.

Answer 1

Answer: a) 62.591 lb b) 7.5

Explanation:

Answer 2

a) 62.625 lb

b) 8.35

Explanation:

a) Use a proportion.

4 gal is to 33.4 lb as 7.5 gal is to x lb.

4/33.4 = 7.5/x

4x = 33.4 * 7.5

4x = 250.5

x = 62.625

Answer: 62.625 lb

b) 33.4/4 = 8.35

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