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24 July, 21:49

The cost of diesel fuel varies directly with the number of gallons purchased. if 21 gallons of diesel fuel costs $73.50, how many gallons of diesel fuel can be purchased for $98?

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  1. 24 July, 21:58
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    73.50:21=3.5 per gallon

    98:3.5=28 gallons ... answer
  2. 24 July, 22:18
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    The key here is the word "directly." We need to set up a ratio.

    gallons / cost = gallons / cost

    21 / 73.50 = gallons / 98

    Cross multiply and simplify.

    (21) (98) = gallons * 73.50

    2058 = gallons * 73.50

    2058 / 73.50 = gallons

    28 = gallons
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