Use conversion method to convert gallons of gasoline into cents per kilowatt hour in order to compare the two forms of energy.
[tex] \frac{1 gal}{36 kwhr} x \frac{2.50}{1 gal} = \frac{2.50}{36 kwhr} = 0.07[/tex]
The cost of gas is $0.07 per killowatt hour
The cost of electricity is $0.08 per killowatt hour
Answer: Gasoline is less expensive
