Question

Olivia takes a trip to visit her aunt who lives 120 mi. away. Olivia's car can travel 24 miles per gallon of gasoline. If gasoline costs 03 per gallon, how much will Olivia pay for the gasoline for this trip? Show or explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

$15

Explanation:

Given that :

Aunt's distance = 120 miles

Miles per gallon of Olivia's car = 24 miles per gallon

Cost of gasoline = 3 per gallon

Cost of gasoline for the trip :

(Aunt's distance / miles per gallon) * cost of gasoline per gallon

(120 miles / 24 miles per gallon) * 3

5 * 3 = $15

Cost of gasoline for the trip = $15