Question

Ming bought 9.8 gallons of gas for $37.33. How much did she pay per gallon?

Answer 1

$3.81/gallon

Explanation:

$37.33/ 9.8 gallons, so to simplify it so that the bottom number is 1 gallon, divide both top and bottom by 9.8.

37.33/9.8=3.81, 9.8/9.8=1

Therefore, $37.33/9.8 gal., simplifies to $3.81/gallon