SOLUTION: Heather averages 24 miles per gallon of gas when driving to work. Gas costs $3.36 per gallon. James uses $0.17 worth of gas per mile driving his truck. What is the cost of gas p

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Question 943301: Heather averages 24 miles per gallon of gas when driving to work. Gas costs $3.36 per gallon. James uses $0.17 worth of gas per mile driving his truck. What is the cost of gas per mile driven by James and by Heather?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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Heather's cost=($3.36/gal)/(24 mi/gal)=$0.14/mi
James' cost= $0.17/mi (given)