Question

What fraction of 150 gallons is 189 l? Give your answer in simplest form. 1 gallon = 4.5 l.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{25}{7}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

1 gallon = 4.5 liters

Question asked:

What fraction of 150 gallons is 189 liters ?

Solution:

First of all we will convert gallons to liters:-

1 gallon = 4.5 liters

150 gallons = 4.5 $\times$ 150 = 675 liters

Now, to know the fraction :-

675 gallons $\div$ 189 liters

$=\frac{675}{189} \\ \\ Dividng\ both\ numerator\ and\ denominator\ by\ 9\\ \\ =\frac{75}{21} \\ \\ Dividng\ both\ numerator\ and\ denominator\ by\ 3\\ \\ =\frac{25}{7}$

Therefore, 150 gallons (675 liters)  is $\frac{25}{7}$ of 189 liters.