Question The graph shows the cost of gasoline at a gas station. Find the cost in dollars per gallon. The cost of the gasoline is ? per gallon.

Summerfun asked Oct 15, 2023

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The graph shows the cost of gasoline at a gas station. Find the cost in dollars per gallon.
The cost of the gasoline is ? per gallon.

Summerfun asked Oct 15, 2023

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Answer:

$3.5/gallon

Explanation:

The slope of the line is the cost per gallon. Calculate Rise/Run:

Rise ((35/4) - 0) or (35/4)

Run ((5/2) - o) = (5/2)

Slope = Rise/Run = (35/4)/(5/2)

(35/4)*(2/5) = 7/2 or $3.5/gallon

ChuanRocks answered Oct 21, 2023

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