Everyday Math
Basic

Trip Fuel Cost

Total fuel cost for a trip.

Formula

Cost=DE×p\text{Cost} = \frac{D}{E} \times p

Variables

DDistance
EEconomy (dist/unit)
pPrice per unit

Example

300 mi ÷ 30 mpg × $4 = $40

Did You Know?

Fuel cost scales directly with distance and price.

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