A saleman operates a car which averged 15 miles to a gallon of gasoline.By installing a new carburetor the car improves its mileage by 1/5. How much will he save on gasoline during a year in which he covers 5400 miles, if the average cost of gasoline is 35 cents per gallon?

Question

a. $15.75
b. $17.50
c. $21
D. $25.20
E. $26.25

PLEASE ANSWER AND EXPLAIN

Answer 1

Is this about Saudi Arabia??

The last time the price of gas in the U.S. was $0.35 a gallon was in 1970 -- over 40 years ago.

https://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/facts/2012_fotw741.html

I've seen a lot of old questions, but this is absolutely ridiculous!

Answer 2

I know the average cost of gasoline is 35 cents per gallon is ridiculous, but just a question

Answer 3

I'll be glad to check your answer.

Answer 4

my answer is c

Answer 5

Right!

Answer 6

Can you please explain how you go this answer please? Thanks!