A truck averages 23 mpg. How much would it cost in gas for a trip of 2,093 miles at $2.28 per gallon?

To find the cost of gas for a trip of 2,093 miles with a truck that averages 23 miles per gallon, you first need to determine how many gallons of gas are required for the trip.

You can calculate the total gallons needed by dividing the total distance (2,093 miles) by the miles per gallon (23 mpg):

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\text{Gallons needed} = \frac{2,093 \text{ miles}}{23 \text{ mpg}} \approx 91 \text{ gallons}

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Next, to find the total cost of gas, multiply the number of gallons needed by the price per gallon ($2.28):

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\text{Total cost} = 91 \text{ gallons} \times 2.28 \text{ dollars/gallon} \approx 207.48 \text{ dollars}

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Thus, the correct choice reflects the estimated total cost of gas for the trip, which is approximately $207.48. This computation demonstrates the process needed to accurately estimate gas costs for long trips based on fuel efficiency and gas prices.