SOLUTION: How can I figure out which is more economical when a vehicle gets 13mpg with fuel costing $4.10 per gallon vs 17mpg with fuel costing $4.18 per gallon?
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Question 646160: How can I figure out which is more economical when a vehicle gets 13mpg with fuel costing $4.10 per gallon vs 17mpg with fuel costing $4.18 per gallon?
Thank you. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How can I figure out which is more economical when a vehicle gets 13mpg with fuel costing $4.10 per gallon vs 17mpg with fuel costing $4.18 per gallon?
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Find how many cents per mile you takes.
$4.10 for 13 miles --> 31.54 cents/mile
$4.18 for 17 miles --> 24.59 cents/mile
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It's a small difference in gas prices, ~2%, but a big difference in mpg, ~ 31%
