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 gas

Answer 1

$46.27

Explanation:

we know that

The average cost of 5 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States was $14.46

using proportion

Find out the average cost for 16 gallons of gas

Let

x ----> the average cost for 16 gallons of gas

`(5\ gal)/(\$14.46)=(16\ gal)/(x)\\\\x=16(14.46)/5\\\\x=\$46.27`