Let's say the cost of gasoline just went up by 5 ¢ per gallon. If the average citizen buys 27 gallons of gas per week, how much more will the average citizen pay per week for gasoline?
A) $ 5.40
B) $ 1.35
C) $ 13.50
D) $ 67.50
E) $ 0.54

Question

Let's say the cost of gasoline just went up by 5 ¢ per gallon. If the average citizen buys 27 gallons of gas per week, how much more will the average citizen pay per week for gasoline? ​
A) $ 5.40
B) $ 1.35
C) $ 13.50
D) $ 67.50
E) $ 0.54

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the cost of gasoline increased by 5¢ per gallon and the average citizen buys 27 gallons per week, then they will pay an additional 5¢ x 27 = 135¢ or $1.35 per week.

Let's Say the Cost of Gasoline Just Went Up by 5