Question

1. 0.264 gal = 1 l

3 gal = __________ l

let l = # of liters in 3 gallons

proportion	$\frac{gal}{l}$ __ = __
simplify	(round to the nearest hundredth)
	3 gal = __________ l

round to the nearest hundredth.

type a response

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the proportion

$\frac{0.264}{1} = \frac{3}{L}$

Step2: Cross-multiply to solve

$0.264 \times L = 3 \times 1$

Step3: Isolate and calculate L

$L = \frac{3}{0.264} \approx 11.36$

Answer:

3 gal = 11.36 L