First, we need to calculate the number of gallons of gas required for the trip. To do this, we divide the distance by the MPG:
Gallons of gas required = Distance / MPG
= 450 miles / 30 MPG
= 15 gallons
Next, we multiply the number of gallons by the price of gas per gallon to find the total cost:
Total cost = Gallons of gas required × Price per gallon
= 15 gallons × $3.50 / gallon
= $52.50
Therefore, it will cost approximately $52.50 to drive 450 miles with a gas price of $3.50 per gallon and a fuel efficiency of 30 MPG.
