Question

Misty runs out of gas 2 blocks from 3 gas stations. She is running late for a hair appointment that was scheduled for 10 minutes ago. Her tank can hold 12 gallons. She has $85, but needs to also use it for her hair appointment. Gas station A has free car service to wash windows and charges $2.67 per gallon. Gas station B charges $2.60 per gallon with no extra services. Gas station C has free air and charges $2.62 per gallon. What is the cheapest cost to fill Misty's tank?

Answer 1

Answer:

station A

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

We are told that she has  $85 and she wants to fill only her tank

station A

charges $2.67 per gallon

12 gallons will cost

=12*2.67

=$32.04

station B

charges $2.60 per gallon

12 gallons will cost

=12*2.60

=$31.2

station C

charges $2.62 per gallon

12 gallons will cost

=12*2.62

=$31.44

The cheapest is station A