Thursday, October 23, 2008

Price of gas

Question of the Day, Oct. 23

Q:  How expensive are gas prices in Japan? (Patrick)

A:  This sign shows the price of gas at a station in Sanyo Onoda, Japan.  The lowest grade is 146 yen per LITER (not gallon).  A liter is just a little more than a quart; and a yen is worth a little more than a penny.  So, here's a math challenge:  approximately how much does that amount to in dollars per gallon?  A lot.