Why was it so important for the
United States to be the first to send a
person to the moon?

answer:

To beat the commies But also  when the Soviets were the first to 1.  place a satellite in orbit, and 2. Place a man in space, the U.S. public was furious, since it was a matter of pride, and the "commies" weren't supposed to be able to do things first.

Step-by-step explanation:

rounding to the nearest thousandth would be 452,000

use an equation of ratios to determine the amount of gas needed to fill the tank.

    0.2             0.8

  =    

288.75             x

                                                              231 gal

so, 0.2x = (0.8)(288.75 gal), and x = = 1155 gal.

                                                                0.2

it would take 1155 gal. to fill the tank.

the cost would be

1155 gal         $3

* = $3465   (answer)

      1           1 gal

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