Solve the problem.The amount of water used to take a shower is directly proportional to the amount of time that the shower is in use. A shower lasting 17 minutes requires 8.5 gallons of water. Find the amount of water used in a shower lasting 4 minutes.

A. 36.125 gallons
B. 8 gallons
C. 2.125 gallons
D. 2 gallons


Answer: D

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