Question

Margie paid $10.65 for 3 gallons of milk.

She wants to buy 8 additional gallons of
milk. How much will she pay for the
additional 8 gallons?

Answer 1

Answer: 255.6

Explanation:

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Answer 2

She will pay $28.4 for the additional gallons.

Explanation:

First find the unit amount:

10.65/3 = 3.55

now multiply:

3.55 x 8 = 28.4