andreahuerta01 andreahuerta01

16-09-2017
Mathematics

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You use 4 gallons of water on 30 plants in your garden. At that rate, how much water will it take to water 45 plants?

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kphung76127 kphung76127

16-09-2017

Write a proportion like so:

4 gallons/30 plants= x gallons/45 plants

Cross multiply to find the value of x
4*45= 180
180/30= 6=x

Final answer: 6 gallons

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jupitermaroon jupitermaroon

16-09-2017

It will take 6 gallons of water.

4÷2=2
30÷2=15
(every 15 plants you'll use 2 gallons)
15•3=45
2•3=6 gallons

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