The advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 55 mph. As speed increases above 55 mph the efficiency reduces dramatically. . 3% less efficient at 60 mph 17% less efficient at 70 mph (ə) 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 33 mpg 48 mps 60 mph 70 mph Camry Prius (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? S Prius? $ (c) How much longer to the nearest minute, would it take to travel 300 miles at 60 mph versus

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The advertised mpg for new cars is based on a speed of 55 mph. As speed increases above 55 mph

the efficiency reduces dramatically.

. 3% less efficient at 60 mph 17% less efficient at 70 mph

(ə) 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

33 mpg

48 mps

60 mph

70 mph

Camry

Prius

(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? S

Prius? $

(c) How much longer to the nearest minute, would it take to travel 300 miles at 60 mph versus

 

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