Your car averages about 27 miles per gallon on highways. With gasoline priced at $2.599 per gallon, how much will you expect to spend on gasoline during your 500-mile trip?

a.

$192.38

b.

$18.51

c.

$70.17

d.

$48.13

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26 December, 17:05

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Larry Mckay · Answer 1

27miles=1 gallon

500miles = x 1 gallon=2.599

27x=500

x=500/27

x=18.51 gallon for 500miles

18.51*2.599 = 48.13$

Answer is D

Your car averages about 27 miles per gallon on highways. With gasoline priced at $2.599 per gallon, how much will you expect to spend on gasoline during your 500-mile trip?a.$192.38b.$18.51c.$70.17d.$48.13