You drive an average of 780 miles per week in a car that gets 27 miles per gallon. With gasoline priced at $2.70 per gallon, what would be the difference in total weekly cost for gasoline if you start driving a new car that gets 30 miles per gallon? $7.80 less per week $2.89 more per week $2.89 less per week $7.80 more per week None of the above.
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89 gallons. Then, calculate the total cost of gas for the week with your current car: 28.89 gallons * $2.70 per gallon = $78.01. Show more…
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