Solve.
-The amount of gas that a helicopter uses is directly proportional to the number of hours spent flying. The helicopter flies for 4 hours and uses 28 gallons of fuel. Find the number of gallons of fuel that the helicopter uses
To fly for 6 hours.
A) 24 gallons
B) 49 gallons
C) 48 gallons
D) 42 gallons

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The helicopter uses 28 gallons for 4 hours, so it uses 28/4 = 7 gallons per hour. For 6 hours, it will use 7 * 6 = 42 gallons.

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