Question

Drive Drive Far is selling gas for $2.99 per gallon. The price will increase to $3.49 per gallon. what is their profit difference if they sell 450 gallons before noon versus after noon?

Answer 1

$2.99 for 450 gallons, 2.99(450), is $1345.50.
$3.49 for 450 gallons, 3.40(450), is $1570.50.
The profit difference, 1570.50-1345.50, is $225.