Solve the Problem. -The Federal Government Requires a Car Manufacturer to Have a to Have

question 53

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The federal government requires a car manufacturer to have a minimum miles per gallon (mpg) average over the models it makes. Suppose that the average mpg for the four models manufactured is 18 mpg and the government standard is 33 mpg. The manufacturer will add a model. What mileage must the new model get so that the manufacturer meets the government requirement?

• A)75 mpg
• B)93 mpg
• C)33 mpg
• D)None of the above

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