1 barrel of gas is enough to power the lawnmower to mow both you and your neighbor's lawn 15 times before refilling. You're son decided he's going take over mowing these lawns and also mow 6 more neighbor's lawns. How many times will he be able to mow your lawn and the neighbor's lawns before refilling the barrel of gas? Pick
A) 4.15	B) 2.75	C) 1.875	D) 3.75	E) 5
First set up a ratio with all the relevant values and also the unknown variable:   2*15 = 8*x   Now solve by multiplying 2 by 15 and then dividing that product by 8:    2*15= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 2*15</gadget>
<output>30</output>
30   30/8= x   x = 3.75   The value of x equals how many times 8 lawns can be mowed on one 1 barrel of gas.   Answer: 3.75
<result>D</result>
1 barrel of gas is enough to power the lawnmower to mow both you and your neighbor's lawn 15 times before refilling. You're son decided he's going take over mowing these lawns and also mow 6 more neighbor's lawns. How many times will he be able to mow your lawn and the neighbor's lawns before refilling the barrel of gas?