Question

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

A) $4,444
B) $109.08
C) $118.30
D) $408.04
E) $444.40

Answer 1

First divide 2,727 by 27, which gives you 101. Then multiply 101 by $4.04.
This gives you D, $408.04