Question

Some people advise that in very cold​ weather, you should keep the gas tank in your car more than half full. ​'s car had5.4 gallons in the ​12-gallon tank on the coldest day of the year. Filled the tank with gas that cost ​$3.60 per gallon. How much did spend on​ gas?

Answer 1

$19.44

Explanation:

5.4 gallons in the ​12-gallon tank on the coldest day of the year.

1 gallon = $3.60

5.4 gallons = x

Cross Multiply

x = 5.4 gallons × $3.60 /1 gallon

x = $19.44

Therefore, you spent $19.44 on gas