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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-06-11

A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, which of the following is closest to how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?

A. $44.44
B. $109.08
C. $118.80
D. $408.04
E. $444.40

Asked by ArvillaDutka840

Answer (2)

27 mi l es 2 , 727 mi l es ​ − − ​ $4.04 $ x ​ cross m u lt i pl y 27 x = 4.04 ⋅ 2 , 727 / : 27 x = $408.04 A n s w er : D .

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

To travel 2,727 miles, the car will use approximately 101 gallons of gas. At a cost of $4.04 per gallon, this totals about $408.04. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: $408.04.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-03