The graph and the equation show the relationship between gas price and amount of gas purchased for two different stations. Which gas station charges less per gallon? A. Gas Station #1
B. Gas Station #2
C. The costs per gallon are equal for both gas stations.
D. The answer varies according to how much gas is being purchased.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is B

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Gas Station #2 charges less because every gallon costs 3.25 as y=3.25x where 3.25 is the amount perm gallon.

y=10000 at rate 0.12 or 12%

x=8500 at rate 0.14 0r 14 %

Step-by-step explanation:

x+y=18500   ⇒ x=18500-y

0.14x+0.12y=2390 ( solve by substitution)

0.14(18500-y)+0.12y=2390

2590-0.14y+0.12y=2390

-0.02y=2390-2590

-0.02y=-200

y=-200/0.02

y=10000 at rate 0.12

x=18500-y

x=18500-10000=8500

x=8500 at rate 0.14

check : 0.14(8500)+0.12(10000)=2390 ( correct)