Decide which of the two given prices is the better deal and explain why. You can fill a ​15gallon tank of gas for ​$44.48 or buy gas for ​$​3.20 gallon.

Answer 1

Hi Shantel,

Filling a 15 gallon tank for $44.48 is the better deal because if you buy gas for $3.20/gallon, you will have to pay more money for fewer gallons.

*I.e. $3.20 x 14 gallons = $44.80, which is already a higher price with fewer gallons of gas than the other option above.

I hope this helps!