Question

Patricia is needing to stop for gas. She sees two gas stations. At gas station A, it will cost her $56 for 25 gallons. At gas station B, it will cost her $32.05 for 15 gallons. Which gas station should Patricia stop at in order to get the best deal?

Answer 1

Answer: Station B

Step-by-step explanation:

Find how much is 1 gallon will cost at station A:

56/25 = 2.24$/gallon

Station B:

32.05/15 = 2.13$/gallon

Thus, we can see that Station B is cheaper

Answer 2

Gas station B

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the cost per gallon at both gas stations by dividing the cost by the number of gallons:

56/25 = 2.24

32.05/15 = 2.14

So, gas station A is $2.24 per gallon and gas station B is $2.14 per gallon

Since 2.14 is smaller than 2.24, gas station B is the better deal.

So, Patricia should stop at gas station B to get the best deal.