For a particular cargo train, the amount of fuel needed for a trip varies directly with the number of miles it plans on traveling. If it needs 300 gallons of fuel for a 100-mile trip, how much fuel does it need for a 750-mile trip?

2100 gallons

2150 gallons

2200 gallons

2250 gallons

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Caitlin

12 May, 18:04

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Jose Schneider · Answer 1

Hello! This answer desnt have work on it which I apologize about. But the answer is 2250!

Tatiana Carter · Answer 2

2250 gallons. You have to think of the ratio. 300•750=225000

225000/100=2250

You have to do cross multiplication

For a particular cargo train, the amount of fuel needed for a trip varies directly with the number of miles it plans on traveling. If it needs 300 gallons of fuel for a 100-mile trip, how much fuel does it need for a 750-mile trip?2100 gallons2150 gallons2200 gallons2250 gallons