Solve the Variation Problem

question 198

Multiple Choice

Solve the variation problem.
-The amount of water used to take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time that the shower is in use. A shower lasting 22 minutes requires 15.4 gallons of water. Find the amount of water used in a shower lasting 4 minutes.

• A)3.5 gallons
• B)2.8 gallons
• C)2.1 gallons
• D)88 gallons

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