Question

Alex’s mother paid 17.64$ for 12 gallons of gasoline. What was the price of the gasoline per gallon?

Answer 1

12 gallons = 17.64$
Therefore 1 gallon must equal 17.64 divided by 12
In conclusion 1 gallon = 1.47$

Answer 2

Hey there! :)

Alex's mother paid $17.64 for 12 gallons

1 gallon = 17.64 ÷ 12

17.64 ÷ 12 = 1.47

The price for 1 gallon is $1.47

Hope this helps :)