SOLUTION: Which of the following would save more fuel? a. Replacing a compact car that gets 34 mpg with a hybrid that gets 54mpg b. Replacing a SUV that gets 18 mpg with a sedan that g

Question 643768: Which of the following would save more fuel?
a. Replacing a compact car that gets 34 mpg with a hybrid that gets 54mpg
b. Replacing a SUV that gets 18 mpg with a sedan that gets 28 mpg.
c. Both changes would save the same amount of fuel.
Explain the reasoning for your choice and show work.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
mpg = miles per gallon. A higher mpg means you can use the same amount of fuel and travel a longer distance.

a) 54 mpg > 34 mpg ---> improvement of 20 mpg
b) 28 mpg > 18 mpg ---> improvement of 10 mpg

Option a) saves more fuel.
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