Clinton and Stacy decided to travel from their home near Austin, Texas, to Yellowstone National Park in their RV.
The distance from their home to Yellowstone National Park is 1,701 miles.
On average the RV gets 10.5 miles per gallon.
On average the cost of a gallon of gasoline is $3.60.
Based on the average gas mileage of their RV and the average cost of gasoline, how much will Clinton and Stacy spend on gasoline for the round trip to Yellowstone National Park and back home?
Responses
A $583.20$583.20
B $2,480.63$2,480.63
C $1,166.40$1,166.40
D $64,297.80
C $1,166.40
To calculate the total cost of gasoline for the round trip, you first need to find out how many gallons of gas will be needed for the entire trip.
Total miles for the round trip = 1,701 miles * 2 = 3,402 miles
Total gallons of gas needed = 3,402 miles / 10.5 miles per gallon = 324 gallons
Total cost of gasoline = 324 gallons * $3.60 per gallon = $1,166.40
Therefore, Clinton and Stacy will spend $1,166.40 on gasoline for the round trip to Yellowstone National Park and back home.