Question

The driving distance from Seattle to Portland is 175 miles. Your car gets 25 miles per gallon. If gasoline is $2.80 per gallon, how much will the round trip from Seattle to Portland and back cost in dollars?

Answer 1

Answer:

$980

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the cost of gasoline = $2.80/mile

Total Distance = 175miles x 2 (Back and forth)

= 350 miles

Total Cost = Cost of gasoline x Total Distance =

= $2.80 x 350

= $980