SOLUTION: 4)he advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 55 mph. As speed increases above 55 mph, the efficiency reduces dramatically 1. . 3% less efficient at 60 mph . 17% less

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Question 924333: 4)he advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 55 mph. As speed increases above 55 mph, the efficiency reduces dramatically 1.
. 3% less efficient at 60 mph
. 17% less efficient at 70 mph.
A) Compare the efficiency of a Toyota Camry (33 mpg highway) versus a Toyota Prius (48 mpg highway) at speeds of 55 mph, 60 mph, and 70 mph. Round to the nearest tenth.
55 mph 60 mph 70 mph
Camry 33 mpg ___mpg ___mpg
Prius 48 mpg ___mpg ___mpg

B) If gasoline costs $3.67 per gallon, how much money would you save by going 60 mph versus 70 mph on the trip of 1,500 miles in the
Camry? $_____
Prius? $_____
C) How much longer, to the nearest minute, would it take to travel 300 miles at 60 mph vs 70 mph?
_____ minutes

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55 mph 60 mph 70 mph
Camry 33 mpg 32.0 mpg 27.4 mpg
Prius 48 mpg 46.6 mpg 39.8 mpg
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B)how much money would you save by going 60 mph versus 70 mph on the trip of 1,500 miles
Camry: +%281500%2F27.4+-1500%2F32%293.67+%293.67
Prius: +%281500%2F39.8-1500%2F46.6%293.67
..........
C)How much longer, to the nearest minute, would it take to travel 300 miles at 60 mph vs 70 mph
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