SOLUTION: Preston drove a round trip of 212 miles. Preston's car gets 35 miles per gallon. If Preston makes 12 round trips like that a year, how much will he spend on gas at $3.60 a gallon.

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Question 937843: Preston drove a round trip of 212 miles. Preston's car gets 35 miles per gallon. If Preston makes 12 round trips like that a year, how much will he spend on gas at $3.60 a gallon.

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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fuel cost = (212*12 miles) * (1/35 gallons/mile) * (3.60 dollars/gallon)
fuel cost = $261.67
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