SOLUTION: My story problem is related to mpg and fuel economy. Im having trouble with an equation. I think the question is asking for overall fuel economy for the total trip.... On a 128

Question 893673: My story problem is related to mpg and fuel economy. Im having trouble with an equation. I think the question is asking for overall fuel economy for the total trip....
On a 1287 mile long round trip in windy conditions, the fuel economy is 18 mpg over the 2 days to reach their destination. on the 2 day return trip with wind at the back the fuel economy is 26 mpg. Calculate the expected fuel economy of the vehicle in non windy conditions as well as wind influence in mpg.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
On a 1287 mile long round trip in windy conditions, the fuel economy is 18 mpg over the 2 days to reach their destination. on the 2 day return trip with wind at the back the fuel economy is 26 mpg. Calculate the expected fuel economy of the vehicle in non windy conditions as well as wind influence in mpg.
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The average of 18 and 26 is 22 mi/gallon.
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The effects of wind on fuel consumption are not linear, tho, so no exact answer can be found from the info given.
It's another example of people how don't know what they're talking about writing math problems.
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