Use a proportion to solve the problem.
-The ratio of the distances a 7 -iron and a 5 -iron will drive a golf ball is 5 to 6 . If a golfer averages 166 yards with a 7 -iron, how far should he average with a 5 -iron?
A) $138 \mathrm{yd}$
B) $155 \mathrm{yd}$
C) $199.2 \mathrm{yd}$
D) $177 \mathrm{yd}$

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The ratio of the distances is 5:6, so if the 7-iron drives 166 yards (corresponding to 5 parts), the 5-iron (corresponding to 6 parts) should drive $166 \times \frac{6}{5} = 199.2$ yards.

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem 138yd138 \mathrm{yd}138yd B) 155yd155 \mathrm{yd}155yd

Use a Proportion to Solve the Problem $138 \mathrm{yd}$ B) $155 \mathrm{yd}$