A Car with a 5-Speed Transmission Can Get 32 Miles

question 109

Multiple Choice

A car with a 5-speed transmission can get 32 miles to the gallon in city driving. It can also get 48 miles to the gallon when doing long distance traveling. How many gallons would the owner save if she had traveled 9,216 miles long distance rather than traveling the same distance just in the city?

• A)288 gallons
• B)192 gallons
• C)576 gallons
• D)96 gallons

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