Write a proportion that can be used to solve the problem. Then solve the equation to obtain the answer.
-It is recommended that there be at least 14.1 square feet of ground space in a garden for every newly planted shrub. A garden is 28.2 feet by 18 feet. Find the maximum number of shrubs the garden can accommodate.
A) 36 shrubs
B) 2 shrubs
C) 12 shrubs
D) 169 shrubs

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The area of the garden is 28.2 feet * 18 feet = 507.6 square feet. Since each shrub requires 14.1 square feet, the maximum number of shrubs is 507.6 / 14.1 = 36 shrubs.

Write a Proportion That Can Be Used to Solve the Problem