Solve the following multi-step problem. Melanie drives a large tractor trailer for a delivery company. She needs to fill her gas tank partway through her route. She put 110.85 gallons of gas in the truck. The gas costs $2.98 per gallon. She last filled her tank two days ago at a cost of $257.82. How much more did she spend on gas today?(1 point)

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$71.51
$71.51

She spent less today than 2 days ago.
She spent less today than 2 days ago.

$172.51
$172.51

$72.51

Answer 1

To find out how much more Melanie spent on gas today compared to two days ago, we need to calculate the total cost of gas today and subtract the cost of gas two days ago.

First, we need to calculate the total cost of gas today:
110.85 gallons * $2.98 per gallon = $330.09

Next, we need to calculate the difference in cost between today and two days ago:
$330.09 - $257.82 = $72.27

Therefore, Melanie spent $72.27 more on gas today compared to two days ago.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

$72.27

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Answer 5

Apologies for the confusion. Based on the options provided, the correct answer is:

$72.51