A car got 33 miles per gallon using gasoline that cost $2.95 per gallon. Approximately what was the cost, in dollars, of the gasoline used in driving the car for 350 miles? A) $10 B) $20 C) $30 D) $40 E) $50
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A car got 33 miles per gallon using gasoline that cost $2.95 per gallon. Approximately what was the cost, in dollars, of the gasoline used in driving the car for 350 miles? A) $10 B) $20 C) $30 D) $40 E) $50
cost/ 33miles = $2.95
Total miles = 350 miles
cost of gasoline for the journey= 350/33 *$2.95
cost of gasoline for the journey= 1032.5/33 = $31.29
cost of gasoline for the journey= $30 approximately
Answer: $30 (C)