Lara rents a car while spending her vacation traveling in Brazil. When she returns the car, she has driven 1100 miles and used about 44 gallons of gas. If gas costs an average of $4.809$ per gallon, estimate how much she spent on fuel.

Lara rents a car while spending her vacation traveling in Brazil. When she returns the car, she has driven 1100 miles and used about 44 gallons of gas. If gas costs an average of $4.809$ per gallon, estimate how much she spent on fuel.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.2: Solve Percent Applications

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