he advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 45 mph. As speed increases above 45 mph, the efficiency reduces dramatically.  2% less efficient at 50 mph  20% less efficient at 60 mph     Compare the efficiency of a Toyota Camry (36 mpg highway) versus a Toyota Prius (46 mpg highway) at speeds of 45 mph, 50 mph, and 60 mph. Round to the nearest tenth

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he advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 45 mph. As speed increases above 45 mph, the efficiency reduces dramatically. 

2% less efficient at 50 mph 
20% less efficient at 60 mph

 

 

Compare the efficiency of a Toyota Camry (36 mpg highway) versus a Toyota Prius (46 mpg highway) at speeds of 45 mph, 50 mph, and 60 mph. Round to the nearest tenth

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