Question

A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, which of the following is closest to how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?

a. $44.44


b. $109.08


c. $118.80


d. $408.04


e. $444.40

Answer 1

d. $ 408.04 is the answer

Answer 2

(D) 408.04 is the correct answer. If you divide 2,727 miles by 27 miles per gallon you will get the number of gallons: = 101. Then, multiply the number of gallons by the cost per gallon: 101(4.04) = 408.04. This gives the cost of gas for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles. Hope this helps!