Solve the Problem. -Caroleʹs Car Averages 12.9 Mi/gal in City Driving and 21.8

question 441

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Caroleʹs car averages 12.9 mi/gal in city driving and 21.8 mi/gal in highway driving. If she drove a total of 320.3 mi on 20 gal of gas, how many of the gallons were used for city driving?

• A) 15 gal
• B) 12 gal
• C) 13 gal
• D) 7 gal

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Definitions:

JIT Inventory

Just-In-Time inventory is a management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to reduce storage costs.

Fixed Cost Margin

The portion of a company's revenue left over after covering its fixed costs, reflecting the operational efficiency and pricing strategy.

Contribution Per Unit

The amount of money left from the sale of one unit after deducting the variable costs associated with the product's production and sale.

Variable Cost Per Unit

The cost that varies with the level of output or production, such as materials and labor, on a per-unit basis.