The total cost of gasoline varies directly with the number of gallons purchased. Kathy pays $23.36 for 16 gallons of gasoline. Which equation

shows the relationship between the total cost of gasoline, c, and the number of gallons purchased, n?

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A. C = 1.46n

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B. n = 1.46c

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C. C = 23.361

D. n = 23.36c

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Draven

20 July, 13:40

The total cost of gasoline varies directly with the number of gallons purchased. Kathy pays $23.36 for 16 gallons of gasoline. Which equation

shows the relationship between the total cost of gasoline, c, and the number of gallons purchased, n?

•

A. C = 1.46n

.

B. n = 1.46c

.

•

C. C = 23.361

D. n = 23.36c

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Porter Wright · Answer 1

A. C=1.46n because on order to find the constant rate you would divide 23.36/16 which gives you 1.46. That is the price of 1 gallon which would change depending on the amount of falling a purchased (n) and give you the total price of (C).