The graph below shows the fuel consumption (in miles per gallon, mpg) of a car driving at various speeds (in miles per hour, mph). (a) How much gas is used on a 600 mile trip at 70 mph? amount of gas = gallons (b) How much gas is saved by traveling 60 mph instead of 70 mph on a 300 mile trip? saved gas = gallons (c) According to this graph, what is the most fuel efficient speed to travel? most fuel efficient speed = mph
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