Solve the Problem A)$2098
B)$12

question 143

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose it cost $16.19 to fill a gas tank in 2000. How much would it have cost to fill the same tank in 1985?
Use the table below: $$\begin{array}{l}\text { YEAR|GASOLINE PRICE }\\\begin{array} { l | l } & \text { (cents per gallon) } \\\hline 1955 & 29.1 \\1965 & 31.2 \\1975 & 56.7 \\1985 & 119.6 \\1995 & 120.5 \\2000 & 155.0 \\2010 & 284.0\end{array}\end{array}$$

• A)$20.98
• B)$12.49
• C)$13.88
• D)$11.36

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