The EPA estimates that aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration/braking) during highway driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33%. Suppose a person whose car has an EPA highway rating of 29 mpg engages in aggressive driving which causes a 30% reduction in gas mileage. Calculate the miles per gallon during this behavior.

The EPA estimates that aggressive driving (speeding and rapid acceleration/braking) during highway driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33%. Suppose a person whose car has an EPA highway rating of 29 mpg engages in aggressive driving which causes a 30% reduction in gas mileage. Calculate the miles per gallon during this behavior.

Essentials Of Business Analytics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781285187273

Author:Camm, Jeff.

Publisher:Camm, Jeff.

Chapter11: Monte Carlo Simulation

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