Question

In December, 2003, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the United States was $1.50. (A) Gerald paid $12.60 for a tank of gas. How much did he pay?

Answer 1

Take $12.50 divided by $1.50= $8.40
So Gerald paid for 8.4 gallons of gas.

Answer 2

Answer: He paid for 8.4 gallons.

Explanation:

Since we have given that

Average price for a gallon of regular gas = $1.50

Amount paid for a tank of gas = $12.60

So, Number of gallons would be

`\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Average price}}\\\\\\=(12.60)/(1.50)\\\\\\=8.4\ gallons`

Hence, He paid for 8.4 gallons.