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Gas costs $1.64 a gallon. Elaine spent $23.78 at the gas station. How many gallons of gas did she buy?

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Answer:

14.5

Explanation:

If Elaine spent $1.64 per gallon for 14.5 gallons; she would have paid $23.78 for gas.

$23.78 ÷ $1.64 = 14.5

$1.64 • 14.5 = $23.78

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User Hcp
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Answer:

14.5

Explanation:

23.78 ÷ 1.64 = 14.5 meaning she bought 14.5 gallons of gas

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