Solve the Problem by Writing a Variation Model

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem by writing a variation model. The distance that a car can go varies directly with the number of gallons of gasoline it consumes. If a car can go 300 miles on 12 gallons of gasoline, how far can it go on a full tank of 17 gallons?

A) 455 mi
B) 470 mi
C) 440 mi
D) 425 mi
E) 485 mi