Question

PRECISION In November 2010 the average cost of 5 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States was $14.46. What was the average cost for 16 gallons of gasoline?

Answer 1

Answer:

46.272 or 46 34

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Explains :

Let see :

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 16×14.46÷5

Calculate the product or quotient:231.36

5

Convert decimal to fraction:23136

100

5

Divide a fraction by multiplying its reciprocal:23136 × 1

100 5

Write as a single fraction:23136

100×5

Cross out the common factor:5784

25×5

Calculate the product or quotient:5784

5784 125

get the result: 46.272 or 46 34

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Answer: 46.272 or 46 34

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