Let's solve this problem step by step.
First, we need to find out how much money Cary spent on gas.
Total money spent at the gas station = Money spent on snacks + Money spent on gas
Total money spent at the gas station = $6.50 + $2.78 (Money spent on gas is given as cost per gallon)
Total money spent at the gas station = $9.28
Since we know that the total money spent at the gas station was $24, we can set up an equation to find out how many gallons of gas Cary bought.
Total money spent at the gas station = Cost per gallon * Number of gallons of gas
$24 = $2.78 * Number of gallons of gas
Now, we need to solve this equation to find out the value of "Number of gallons of gas."
24 ÷ 2.78 = Number of gallons of gas
≈ 8.63
Therefore, Cary bought approximately 8.63 gallons of gas.
Translate the following word problem Cary spends $6.50 on snacks at a gas station. He also buys gas which cost $2.78 per gallon if you spend a total of $24 at the gas station how many gallons of gas did he buy?
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