Question

. Laura spent $30.32 on 8 gallons of gasoline. Which of the following was the price of the gasoline that Laura bought? a) $2.50 per gallon b) $3.25 per gallon c) $4.00 per gallon d) $4.50 per gallon

Answer 1

By dividing the total amount Laura spent ($30.32) by the number of gallons (8), we find she paid $3.79 per gallon, which wasn't one of the provided options.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of the question is the price per gallon that Laura paid for gasoline. Laura spent $30.32 on 8 gallons means she spent a certain amount on each gallon. To determine the price per gallon, we have to divide the total amount spent by the number of gallons. Let's calculate: $30.32 divided by 8 equals $3.79. Therefore, none of the provided options a) $2.50 per gallon b) $3.25 per gallon c) $4.00 per gallon d) $4.50 per gallon, match the correct answer of $3.79 per gallon.

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