document.write( "Question 545682: George decides to mix grades of gasoline in his truck. He puts in 8 gallons of regular and 12 gallons of premium for a total cost of $55.80. If premium gasoline costs $0.15 more per gallon than regular, what was the price of each grade of gasoline. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #355669 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! George decides to mix grades of gasoline in his truck. He puts in 8 gallons of regular and 12 gallons of premium for a total cost of $55.80. If premium gasoline costs $0.15 more per gallon than regular, what was the price of each grade of gasoline. \n" ); document.write( "--------------------- \n" ); document.write( "8*p + 12*(p+15) = 5580 \n" ); document.write( "20p = 5400 \n" ); document.write( "p = $2.70/gallon of Reg \n" ); document.write( "--> $2.85/gallon of premium \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |