Question

Joseph is buying gas priced at $3.64 pergallon. How much will Joseph spend if he fills hiscar with 14.1 gallons of gas? Round to thenearest penny

Answer 1

He will spend $51.32

Explanation:

This question can be solved using a rule of three. Each gallon costs $3.64. How much do 14.1 gallons cost?

1 gallon - $3.64

14.1 gallons - $x

Using cross multiplication:

x*1 = 3.64*14.1

x = 51.324

Rounding to the nearest penny:

To the nearest cent. So two decimal places.

He will spend $51.32.