can somebody explain this to me

Answer:
80 ounces
Step-by-step explanation:
Let x ounces of gas is needed for 3 ounces of oil.
[tex] \therefore \: \frac{40}{1} = \frac{x}{2} \\ \therefore \: x = 40 \times 2 \\ \huge \purple{ \boxed{\therefore \: x = 80 \: ounces}} \: [/tex]