Sure! Let's break down the problem step by step.
1. Identify the cost per mile:
The driver loses [tex]$0.25 for each mile due to gas expenses.
2. Determine the number of miles traveled:
The driver is traveling 10 miles.
3. Calculate the total cost:
To find out the total cost of traveling 10 miles, we need to multiply the cost per mile by the number of miles traveled.
\[
\text{Total cost} = \text{Cost per mile} \times \text{Miles traveled}
\]
Substituting the given values:
\[
\text{Total cost} = 0.25 \times 10
\]
4. Compute the result:
Perform the multiplication:
\[
0.25 \times 10 = 2.5
\]
Therefore, the cost to travel 10 miles is $[/tex]2.50.
