Jesse Used 5 Gallons of Gasoline to Drive 75 Miles

question 174

Multiple Choice

Jesse used 5 gallons of gasoline to drive 75 miles. How much gasoline will he need to travel 240 miles?

• A) 18 gallons
• B) 21 gallons
• C) 16 gallons
• D) 12 gallons

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