Question

At the local gas station, gasoline costs $2.75 per gallon and diesel fuel costs $3.02 per gallon. Gabriel needs to purchase 15.2 gallons of gasoline for his truck, and 9.5 gallons of diesel fuel for his tractor.

What is the total Gabriel will spend on gasoline and diesel fuel? Show your work.

Answer 1

15.2 gallons of gasoline will cost:

15.2 * 2.75 =$41.8

9.5 gallons of diesel will cost:

9.5 * 3.02= $28.69.

The total amont Grabiel will spend on gasoline and diesel:

$41.8 +28.69= $70.49

Answer 2

Explanation:

A gasoline cost $2.75 per gallon

A diesel cost $3.02 per gallon

15.2 gallons of gasoline will cost

15.2 * 2.75 =$41.8

9.5 gallons of diesel will cost

9.5 * 3.02= $28.69.

The total amont Grabiel will spend on gasoline and diesel =

$41.8 +28.69= $70.49