Question

This table shows the cost of gasoline per gallon at Store B, along with the total cost for different quantities of gallons purchased.
Store B
Cost of Gasoline per Gallon
Gallons ($) Cost
5 18.75
10 37.50
15 56.25
The proportional relationships between the cost and the number of gallons of gasoline for Store A and Store B are displayed in the graph and table. Which store has the better buy for a gallon of gasoline? Enter 1 for Store A. Enter 2 for Store B.

(1 point)
has the better buy for a gallon of gasoline.

Answer 1

To determine which store has the better buy for a gallon of gasoline, we need to analyze the cost per gallon at Store B based on the table provided.

From Store B's data:
- For 5 gallons, the cost is $18.75.
- Cost per gallon = 18.75 / 5 = $3.75
- For 10 gallons, the cost is $37.50.
- Cost per gallon = 37.50 / 10 = $3.75
- For 15 gallons, the cost is $56.25.
- Cost per gallon = 56.25 / 15 = $3.75

So, at Store B, the cost per gallon of gasoline is consistently $3.75.

To compare this with Store A, we would need the price per gallon from Store A (which you haven't provided). If you can provide that information, I can help determine which store has the better buy.

If Store A's cost per gallon is higher than $3.75, then Store B is the better buy, and vice versa.

Please provide the cost per gallon for Store A to continue!