EBK PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
EBK PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
8th Edition
ISBN: 8220102806726
Author: Cunningham
Publisher: YUZU
Question
Chapter 13, Problem 1AL
To determine

The annual cost of driving.

Expert Solution & Answer
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Answer to Problem 1AL

The annual cost of driving is $2,400/year .

Explanation of Solution

Most Americans drive at least 1,000 miles/month in a vehicle that spends one gallon of gasoline per 20 miles of distance. The cost of gasoline is $4.00 per gallon.

The annual cost of driving can be calculated by following equation:

=12 monthsyear×1,000 mimonth×1 gal20 mi×$4.00gal

The following equation can be simplified by multiplying the numbers on the top and then dividing the resultant by number on the bottom of the fraction.

=12 year×1,000 1×1 20 ×$4.001=$48,00020 year=$2,400/year

Conclusion:

Therefore, the annual cost of driving is $2,400/year .

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