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You plan to drive to your next vacation destination that is 258 miles away. your car currently gets 24 miles per gallon.

a.How many gallon of gas will you need to purchase for your car to get you to your vacation destination?

B.if gas is currently averaging $3.98 per gallon how much will it cost you to purchase the gas to fuel your car for your drive

User Kevin Lawrence
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A). 10.75 gallons is needed for the trip
B). 3.98 x 10.75 = 42.785
So round up to nearest cent ; your answer will be $42.79
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