For two ratios to form a proportion they have to be equal.
To see if two ratios are equal we express them in their simplest form.
In this case we notice that in the first ratio both numbers are multiples of five, then:
In the second case we notice that both numbers are multiples of 2, then:
Since both ratios can be simplified to the same final ratio, they form a proportion.
Answer:
The number of gallons of gas Karl used is 15 gallons.
Option (C) is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
As given
Karl drove 617.3 miles.
For each gallon of gas, the car can travel 41 miles.
i.e
1 gallons = 41 miles
Now find out for the 617.3 miles.
Thus
Therefore the number of gallons of gas Karl used is 15 gallons.
Option (C) is correct.