Chapter SH, Problem 23.8APP

To determine

To calculate: Cost of gasoline used in one year.

Answer to Problem 23.8APP

Cost of gasoline used in one year is $\underset{\_}{\$1244}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Distance travelled per gallon = $25\text{ miles}$

Distance driven in one year = $12000\text{ miles}$

Cost of gasoline = $\$2.55\text{ per gallon}$

Calculation:

Gallons required for driving $25\text{ miles}$ = $1\text{ gallon}$

Gallons required for driving $\text{1 mile}$ = $\frac{1\text{ gallon}}{25\text{ miles}}$

Gallons required for driving $\text{12000 miles}$ = $\frac{1\text{ gallon}}{25\text{ miles}}\times 12000\text{ miles = 480 gallons}$

Cost per gallon = $\$2.55$

Cost of $\text{480 gallons}$ = $\$2.55\times 480=\$1244$

Conclusion:

Cost of gasoline used in one year is $\underset{\_}{\$1244}$ .