The Owner of a Gas Station Records the Number of Gallons

question 142

Multiple Choice

The owner of a gas station records the number of gallons of gas he sells over a period of time. He notices that the number of gallons of gas he sells depends linearly on the price he charges for each gallon. When he charges $1.77 per gallon of gas he sells 1000 gallons of gas each day. When he charges $2.32 per gallon he sells 400 gallons. How many gallons of gas would the owner sell if he charged $2.19 per gallon? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

• A) 1314
• B) 2389
• C) 876
• D) 2190
• E) 542

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Definitions:

Resource

A source or supply from which benefit is produced, typically natural, human, or capital resources used to produce goods and services.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legally allowable pay per hour for workers, set by government policy.

Market Equilibrium

A market state where the supply of goods matches demand, leading to stable prices.

Unskilled Labor

Workers who lack specialized training or qualifications, often performing manual or simple tasks.