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Aaron's car gets an average of 15 miles to the gallon in the city, and he pays an average

of $1.09 per gallon of gas. What is his monthly commuting cost if he drives 10.5 miles
round-trip 22 days a month for work?
Select one:
O a. $26.09
O b. $18.28
O C. $16.79

User Bdloul
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

15mpg

$1.09/gallon

10.5 per day * 22 days = 231 miles

will need 231/15 gallons of gas = 15.4gallons

cost = 15.4*1.09 = $16.79

User Zdenek Hatak
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