Question

If on a trip of 800 miles, you average 24 miles per gallon, and the cost of gas is $2.51 per gallon, which of the following is the most reasonable answer for the total cost of the trip?

Answer 1

To find the total cost of an 800-mile trip at an average of 24 miles per gallon with a gas price of $2.51 per gallon, we calculate the gallons of gas needed and multiply by the price per gallon. Approximately 33.33 gallons will be used, costing about $83.65 for the trip.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total cost of the trip, we first need to determine the number of gallons of gas used and then multiply that by the cost per gallon. The student's car averages 24 miles per gallon, and the trip is 800 miles long.

First, we calculate the number of gallons of gas needed for the trip:

800 miles ÷ 24 miles/gallon = 33.33 gallons (approximately)

Next, we multiply the number of gallons by the cost of gas per gallon:

33.33 gallons × $2.51/gallon = $83.65 (approximately)

Therefore, the most reasonable total cost of the trip, given the information provided, would be about $83.65.