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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.

Respuesta :

Answer:

(a)62.625     (b) 8.35

Step-by-step explanation:

33.4/4 = 8.35

8.35*7.5 = 62.625

Answer:

a) 62.625 lb

b) 8.35

Step-by-step 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