What is the cost to drive to Los Angeles from San Francisco a distance of 405 miles if the cost of gasoline is $2.90 a gallon and the car get 25 miles per gallon of gas?

$46.98

Explanation:

The distance to drive to Los Angeles from San Francisco is 405 miles. Since the car get 25 miles per gallon of gas, for 405 miles, the car will use:

= 405/25 = 16.2 gallons

Since the cost of gasoline is $2.90 a gallon and the car will use 16.2 gallons. The cost will be:

= $2.90 × 16.2 gallons

= $46.98