Use Proportions to Solve the Problem: Angela Drove Her Car

question 56

Essay

Use proportions to solve the problem: Angela drove her car 224 kilometers and used 16 liters of fuel. She wants to know how many kilometers (x) she can drive with 12 liters of fuel. Assuming that the relationship between kilometers and fuel is proportional, determine the proportion that can be used to model this scenario and the distance she can travel with 12 liters of fuel.

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