The price of gasoline purchased varies directly with the number of gallons of gas purchased. If 19 gallons are purchased for $22

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The price of gasoline purchased varies directly with the number of gallons of gas purchased. If 19 gallons are purchased for $22

.50, what is the price of purchasing 14 gallons? Let x represent the number of gallons purchased, and let y represent the total price. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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Sergio039 [100] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-14T12:36:36+03:00

Sergio039 [100]3 years ago

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Answer:

$\text{16.57 dollars}$

Step-by-step explanation:

A proportion is needed to find the value of x

$$\frac{22.50}{19} =\frac{x}{14}\Longrightarrow 19x = 315 \Longrightarrow x = 16.57$ \\ \\ \text{It would cost 16.57 dollars to purchase 14 gallons.}$