Question

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 gas

Answer 1

Answer:

$46.27

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The average cost of 5 gallons of regular unleaded gasoline in the United States was $14.46

using proportion

Find out the average cost for 16 gallons of gas

Let

x ----> the average cost for 16 gallons of gas

$\frac{5\ gal}{\ 14.46}=\frac{16\ gal}{x}\\\\x=16(14.46)/5\\\\x=\ 46.27$