Some people advise that in very cold weather, you should keep the gas tank in your car more than half full. Irene's car had 6.4 gallons in the 14-gallon tank on the coldest day of the year. Irene filled the tank with gas that cost $3.90 per gallon. How much did Irene spend on gas?

$24.96

Step-by-step explanation:

Total number of gallons irede had in his tank = 6.4gallons

Price per gallon is $3.90

To get the cost of 6.4gallons;

If 1 gallon = $3.90

6.4gallons = $x

Cross multiply

1 * x = 3.90 * 6.4

x = 24.96

Hence Irene spent $24.96 on gas

$35.59 in pounds

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