Question

In November 2010 the average cost of 5 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States was $14.46. What was the average cost for 16 gallons of gasoline?

Answer 1

$46.72

Explanation:

The first step is to find the price of 1 gallon

5 gallons= 14.46

1 gallon= x

5x= 14.46

x= 14.46/5

1 gallon= $2.92

Therefore the cost of 16 gallons of gasoline can be calculated as follows

1 gallon= 2.92

16= x

x= 2.92 × 16

= $46.72