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1) Every litre of gasoline used in a car produces about 2 1/2g of carbon dioxide. An average family car consumes about 8 litres of gasoline for each 100 km travelled. How much carbon dioxide does a car produce on a 75 km journey?

2) The ABC Hamburger House sells quarter pounders for $1.49 each and three-eighth pounders for $2.19 each. Which is a better deal?

3) Pizza Uno offers 2/3 of a small pizza for $3.50. Pizza Duo offers 3/4 of a small pizza for $4.20. How much does each charge for a whole small pizza?

 Nov 9, 2014

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1)  (8L x 2.5g/L) x 75 / 100 = 15g

2) Price / (Lbs) = Price per pound

1.49 / (1/4) = 5.96    and   2.19 / (3/8) = 5.84

The second one is the better deal

3)  3.50 / (2/3) = 5.25        4.20 / (3/4) = 5.60

 

 Nov 10, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

1)  (8L x 2.5g/L) x 75 / 100 = 15g

2) Price / (Lbs) = Price per pound

1.49 / (1/4) = 5.96    and   2.19 / (3/8) = 5.84

The second one is the better deal

3)  3.50 / (2/3) = 5.25        4.20 / (3/4) = 5.60

 

CPhill Nov 10, 2014

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