How much would it cost to travel 250 miles at 38 miles per gallon?

To calculate the cost of traveling 250 miles at 38 miles per gallon, you first determine the number of gallons needed by dividing the distance by the fuel efficiency: 250 miles ÷ 38 mpg = approximately 6.58 gallons. Then, multiply the number of gallons by the cost of gas per gallon. For example, if gas costs $3.00 per gallon, the total cost would be about 6.58 gallons × $3.00 = approximately $19.74.