Q. 2. Si la gasolina cuesta $1.25 el galón, ¿cuánto costarían 353 galones? Exprese el resultado en forma decimal.
Convert to Improper Fraction: Convert the mixed number 3(53) to an improper fraction.3(53) can be converted to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number part by the denominator of the fractional part and then adding the numerator of the fractional part.Calculation: 3×5+3=15+3=18So, 3(53) is the same as 518.
Calculate Total Cost: Calculate the cost of 518 gallons of gasoline at $1.25 per gallon.To find the total cost, multiply the number of gallons by the cost per gallon.Calculation: (518)∗$1.25
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the total cost.Calculation: 518×1.25=18×0.25=4.5So, the total cost is $4.50.
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