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what is the cost to drive from san francisco to los angeles (405 mi) if the cost of gasoline is $2.34/gal and the automobile gets 8.5 mi/L
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what is the cost to drive from san francisco to los angeles (405 mi) if the cost of gasoline is $2.34/gal and the automobile gets 8.5 mi/L
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2021-08-03T18:26:51+00:00
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Answer:
The cost is $ 29.5.
Step-by-step explanation:
distance = 405 miles
Cost = $ 2.34 /gal
Average = 8.5 miles per litre
So, the amount of gasoline to travel for 405miles
= 405/8.5 = 47.65 liter
1 gal = 3.785 liters
So,
47.65 liter = 47.65 / 3.785 = 12.6 gal
So, the cots is
= $ 2.34 x 12.6 = $29.5