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Some people advise that in very cold​ weather, you should keep the gas tank in your car more than half full. ​Irene's car had 5.5 gallons in the ​14-gallon tank on the coldest day of the year. filled the tank with gas that cost ​$3.50 per gallon. How much did Irene spend on​ gas?

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14-5.5= 8.5 gal she needs to fill
$3.5x8.5= $29.75

Answer:
Irene spends $29.75 on gas.
User Liorafar
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49 dollars 3.50x14 hope this helps
User Aadith Ramia
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