Solve.
-The amount of gas that a helicopter uses is directly proportional to the number of hours spent flying. The helicopter flies for 2 hours and uses 18 gallons of fuel. Find the number of gallons of fuel that the helicopter uses
To fly for 5 hours.
A) 10 gallons
B) 50 gallons
C) 54 gallons
D) 45 gallons

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The amount of fuel used is directly proportional to the flight time. If 2 hours of flight uses 18 gallons, then 1 hour uses 9 gallons. For 5 hours, the helicopter uses 5 * 9 = 45 gallons.

Solve. -The Amount of Gas That a Helicopter Uses Is Directly