Question

Maria spent $22.68 on 7.2 gallons of gas. Her friend, April, spent $31.16 on 9.5 gallons of gas at a different gas station. Who paid less per gallon for gas, Maria or April? Justify. Pls help me!!!:(((

Answer 1

Maria paid less. She paid $.13 less than Apri.

Explanation:

Maria-divide $22.68 by 7.2= $3.15 per gallon of gas

April-divide $31.16 by 9.5=$3.28 per gallon of gas