Jesse used 5 gallons of gasoline to drive 75 miles. How much gasoline will he need to travel 240 miles?
A) 18 gallons
B) 21 gallons
C) 16 gallons
D) 12 gallons

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If Jesse used 5 gallons of gasoline to drive 75 miles, then his mileage is 15 miles per gallon (75/5=15). To travel 240 miles, he will need: 240/15=<<240/15=16>>16 gallons of gasoline. Therefore, the best choice is C, which is 16 gallons.

Jesse Used 5 Gallons of Gasoline to Drive 75 Miles