Solve the Problem $15.5 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { gal }$

question 290

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Carole's car averages $15.5 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { gal }$ in city driving and $25.8 \mathrm { mi } / \mathrm { gal }$ in highway driving. If she drove a total of $593.6 \mathrm { mi }$ on $27 \mathrm { gal }$ of gas, how many of the gallons were used for city driving?

• A) \(10 \mathrm { gal }\)
• B) \(22 \mathrm { gal }\)
• C) 12 gal
• D) \(17 \mathrm { gal }\)

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hour

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Overapplied Overhead

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Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

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Work in Process Inventory

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