Question

The number of wrecks at a certain intersection varies directly as the number of cars that travel through the intersection. If there are 31 wrecks when 1,085 cars have traveled through the intersection, how many cars have passed through the intersection after 7 wrecks?
A.
31
B.
5
C.
217
D.
245

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 245.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you take 1,085 cars and divide it by 31, and then take that answer and multiply it by 7 you get 245.