Question

Find the cost per gallon. 8 gallons of gas for 28.48.

Answer 1

8 gallons of gas for 28.48

Let x be the cost of one gallon

8 gallons = 28.48

1 gallon = x

cross-multiply

8x = 28.48

Divide both-side of the equation by 8

x = 3.56

Hence, cost per gallon 3.56