Question

In Toronto, Canada, one liter of gasoline costs. $0.74$. There are 3.8 liters in one gallon. How much does one gallon of gas cost in Toronto? Round your answer to he nearest hundredths.

Answer 1

$2.81

Explanation:

From the above question:

1 liter of gasoline = $0.74

There are 3.8 liters in one gallon.

Hence:

1 liter of gasoline = $0.74

3.8 liters of gasoline = x

Cross Multiply

x = 3.8 × $0.74

x = $2.812

Approximately to the nearest hundredth = $2.81

Therefore , the cost of one gallon of gas(3.8 liters) in Toronto is $2.81