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A car travels 240 km using 16 litres of petrol. At the same rate, how many litres are needed for 375 km?
Give the answer in litres.

Class 8Ratios and ProportionsComparing Quantities

A27
B50
C23
D25

Step-by-Step Solution

Petrol per km =

\frac{16}{240} = \frac{1}{15}

litre. For 375 km:

\frac{375}{15} = 25

litres. (Direct proportion 240 : 16 = 375 :

x .

)

Answer: D) 25

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